Damascus, Syria : Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Russia's military takeover of Crimea reflects President Vladimir Putin's "wise policy" and his efforts to restore "security and stability" in Ukraine after an "attempted coup."
In a letter addressed to the Russian president, Assad claims Putin's move in eastern Ukraine prevented "terrorist extremists" from taking power in Kiev.
Assad's comments - his first since the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis last month - were carried by the Syrian state news service late on Thursday.
Assad says his troops are fighting Islamic extremists who want to destroy Syria.
In a letter addressed to the Russian president, Assad claims Putin's move in eastern Ukraine prevented "terrorist extremists" from taking power in Kiev.
Assad's comments - his first since the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis last month - were carried by the Syrian state news service late on Thursday.
Assad says his troops are fighting Islamic extremists who want to destroy Syria.
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