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| Putin watches escorting Su-35 jets from presidential plane (VIDEO) | Putin watches escorting Su-35 jets from presidential plane (VIDEO) |
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| Everyone is fascinated by watching another plane in full flight from a window seat, and it looks like the Russian president is no exception. | Everyone is fascinated by watching another plane in full flight from a window seat, and it looks like the Russian president is no exception. |
| As Vladimir Putin prepared to land at Khmeimim air base in western Syria for an unannounced visit - his first to Syria - he was met by an escort of Su-35 fighter jets, and craned his neck to get a better look from inside his Il-96. The base has been a hub for Russia’s military operations in Syria for the past two years. | |
| READ MORE: Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during surprise visit to Khmeimim Airbase | READ MORE: Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during surprise visit to Khmeimim Airbase |