Russia asks Turkey to help withdraw troops from Syria – UNIAN
Moscow plans to withdraw some troops from the country.
The Russian Federation has asked Turkey for assistance in withdrawing its military contingent from Syria.
CNN Turk writes about this with reference to sources. According to the publication, the only exceptions will be the forces at the Tartus naval base and the Khmeimi air base. However, now Moscow is looking for a way and Ankara’s assistance in the safe withdrawal of part of its troops:
“It appears that these troops will be transferred to territory controlled by the Turkish armed forces and then sent to Russia by air. Russia has asked for such assistance in order to safely withdraw its troops. Iran's proxy forces have not been effective in Syria for quite some time.”
Russia withdraws troops from Syria
According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense…
