SOCHI, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin met with embattled Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Sochi ahead of talks on Wednesday with leaders from Turkey and Iran aimed at re-booting the peace process in the conflict-torn country.

The Kremlin said Monday's (Tuesday in Manila) meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi came during a "working visit" by Assad to Russia.

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