Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his intention to inquire about the whereabouts of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been missing in Syria since 2012. During his end-of-year press conference, Putin responded to a question from an NBC correspondent regarding Tice's disappearance. Putin mentioned that he plans to speak with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has sought refuge in Russia, to seek information about Tice.
Putin acknowledged the challenging circumstances in Syria 12 years ago when Tice went missing, citing the active military actions on both sides. He emphasized the importance of addressing the issue and promised to raise the question with individuals controlling the situation in Syria today.
