Interview of Bashar Al-Assad with Russian TV in 2011

The English transcript of the interview of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad with Russian TV in 2011.

The translation is by Syria’s state-news agency, SANA.

DAMASCUS, (SANA) – In an interview with Russia’s Rossiya 1 TV channel on Sunday, President Bashar Al-Assad discussed developments in Syria and the region, Syria’s efforts to emerge from the crisis, the dangers and repercussions of any aggression against Syria or interference in its internal affairs, relations with Russia, and western sanctions.