Bassil, Russian ambassador discuss developments in Lebanon and region
NNA - Free Patriotic Movement Chief, Head of 'Strong Lebanon' bloc, MP Gebran Bassil, on Wednesday received Russian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alexander Rudakov, accompanied by accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission Maxim Romanov.
The meeting took place in the presence of former MP Amal Abou Zeid and FPM's International Relations Bureau member, Bashir Haddad.
The discussion reportedly addressed developments in Lebanon, Syria, and the region, in general, and how to deal with their repercussions.
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