Two Russians working for a private company in Syria have been kidnapped, officials said Tuesday, dpa reported.
"We are actively working on this case," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was quoted as saying on a visit to Uzbekistan by news agency Itar-Tass.
Moscow was working with contacts in Syria and with governments that have influence in Damascus, he was quoted as saying.
The Russian embassy in Syria said the men were working for a private company and were abducted on the road between Homs and the port city of Tartus, where Russia operates a naval base. An Italian citizen was also seized.