Putin to Address Missing Journalist Case with Assad

Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to discuss the case of missing American journalist Austin Tice with ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has been given asylum in Moscow. The Biden administration prioritizes finding Tice, missing in Syria for 12 years. Putin will also consult others controlling the situation in Syria.

Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to broach the subject of missing American journalist Austin Tice with former Syrian President Bashar Assad during an upcoming meeting. Assad has been residing in Moscow under asylum.

Tice vanished in Syria 12 years ago, and finding him has become a priority for the Biden administration.

Putin mentioned that he plans to not only speak with Assad but will also reach out to those who currently oversee the situation on the ground in Syria to gather more information about Tice's fate.

(With inputs from agencies.)