Russia: Putin praises role of military personnel in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Russian forces and specifically their impact on the fight against terrorism in Syria at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Saturday, in honour of Defender of the Fatherland Day that is celebrated on February 23 each year. SOT, President Vladimir Putin (Russian): “Dear friends, I heartily congratulate military and civilian personnel of Armed Forces, our dear veterans on the upcoming Defender of the Fatherland Day.“ SOT, President Vladimir Putin (Russian): “Milit