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Putin to Ask Assad About Missing US Journalist Austin Tice After Mother's Plea

Dec 19, 2024, 10:44 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to ask Syrian President Bashar al-Assad about the fate of missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria 12 years ago. Putin's statement follows a request from Debra Tice, Austin's mother, who sent a letter seeking his assistance due to his influence with the Syrian government. While Putin is unsure if Assad has any information about Tice's whereabouts, he noted that he has not yet met Assad since his arrival in Moscow but plans to do so and will raise Tice's case during their discussions.