Putin welcomes Erdogan in Sochi for Syria talks

Putin and Erdogan sit down in Sochi, while Assad antes-up from the battlefield

Awaiting more updates, but meanwhile…

3:10pmSochi/8:10amET/5:10amPT

Assad says he has offered clemency to those who had joined the Kurdish-led forces, which his government considers secessionists.

2pmSochi/7amET/4amPT

Putin welcomed the Turkish leader in the Black Sea resort on Tuesday, saying their meeting is very important in the current tense situation in Syria. He noted that a high level of Russia-Turkey cooperation should help find solutions for the complex issues.

Erdogan said the meeting with Putin will “create the opportunity to discuss peace in a strong manner.”

Source-AP

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