Putin Announces Beginning Of Withdrawal For Russian Forces In Syria
December 11 2017
During his first visit to Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops in Syria to begin with withdrawing following what is seen as a successful intervention there, reported the Daily Telegraph (U.K.).
The announcement came during Putin's surprise visit Monday to the Hmeimim air base in the coastal province of Latakia.
"I order the defense minister and chief of the General Staff to start the withdrawal of Russian troops to the site of their permanent...
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