A spokesman criticised Russia for putting on a "red carpet welcome". The Syrian leader's trip on Tuesday came three weeks after Russia began air strikes in Syria against Islamic State militants and other forces. It was Mr Assad's first overseas trip since civil war broke out in Syria in 2011. The conflict has claimed more than a quarter of a
US Attacks Moscow’s Welcome To Assad
The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.