Russia withdrawing forces from Syria

Russia has begun withdrawing its forces from Syria a day after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military pullout. The Defense Ministry says the first group of Russian warplanes left their base in Syria and began a long journey home. The group includes Sukhoi-34 fighters, bomber jets, and a transport plane carrying personnel. Russia has said that it may keep its S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in Syria for a while. On Monday, Putin announced that Moscow will withdraw most of its troops in Syria, ending its bombing campaign.

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