MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin has visited a famed Russian monastery to pray for Russian servicemen killed in Syria. Two Russian airmen died in Syria over the weekend after their helicopter was shot down by Islamic State group fighters east of the ancient city of Palmyra.
Associated Press: Putin asks monks to pray for Russians killed in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with believers as he visits the Cathedral of the Transfiguration at Valaam Monastery on Memorial Day of Venerable Saints Sergius and Herman, Valaam Miracle Workers at Valaam island on July 11, 2016.
