Putin announces a 'reduction' of Russian forces in Syria

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AFP Moscow
Last Updated : Dec 29 2016 | 5:42 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin today announced a "reduction" of Moscow's forces in Syria after Damascus and rebels inked a truce deal.
"I agree with the proposal from the defence ministry for the reduction of our military presence in Syria," Putin said in a televised meeting, insisting Russia would still continue to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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First Published: Dec 29 2016 | 5:42 PM IST

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