Thomson ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin announced March 14 that Russia had sufficiently achieved its goals in Syria since beginning airstrikes in September, and that it will gradually withdraw the bulk of its forces from the country, starting March 15.
According to Putin, the process could take as long as five months. However, Russia’s air base in Latakia will continue to operate, as will its naval facility in Tartus.
Russia’s involvement in Syria has been guided by a number of key priorities.
The first is ensuring the stability of the allied Syrian government and by extension Russian interests in Syria.
The second is demonstrating and …read more
Source: Business Insider
