Syrian President Bashar Assad on Thursday, March 6, expressed solidarity with the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with events in Ukraine, reports Gazeta.RU.

According to the news outlet, President Bashar Assad sent a telegram to Vladimir Putin where “he expresses solidarity with his efforts to restore security and stability in the comrade country Ukraine in light of the attempted coup against legitimacy and democracy in favor of radicals and terrorists. ”

Assad also said that Damascus supports the “rational and peaceful approach of the Russian president, who is committed to the global system that supports stability and the fight against terrorism.”