Putin to discuss with members of the Security Council the situation in the Middle East region

At a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to discuss the situation near the borders with the Middle East region, noting the prospects for the development of relations with the countries of the region.

“The topic is well known to all those present. Let’s talk about the events that are taking place in the immediate vicinity of our borders, in the Middle East region. Russia traditionally pays great attention to this region of the world. We have many interests there, many friends and partners. This is promising for the development of our foreign economic relations, a region traditionally friendly to us”, – Putin said.

He called on to discuss the current state of affairs and development prospects in this region of the world in the near future and invited the heads of the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Ministry of Defense Sergei Naryshkin and Sergei Shoigu to make reports.