Assad sees key Russia role after Syria-Israel strikes

Moscow (AFP) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday said Russia can play an important role in the crisis following Syria’s firing missiles at Israeli warplanes carrying out strikes in the conflict-torn country.
“Russia can play a role so that Israel no longer attacks Syria,” Assad told Russian journalists.
“I think Russia can play an important role in this regard.”
Russia’s foreign ministry on Monday summoned Israel’s ambassador over air str