Putin Welcomes Syria’s New President in Moscow, While Still Harboring al-Assad

The meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria showcased the adaptability of two leaders once at odds.President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Tuesday. Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian former dictator whom Mr. al-Shara overthrew, has taken refuge in Russia.