Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin, dealing with bilateral relations and issues of common concern, particularly the situation in Syria and the embattled city of Aleppo, and the need to find a solution to the Syrian crisis. The message was conveyed by Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev during a meeting with the Emir at the Emiri Diwan, yesterday.