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Russian withdrawal of forces raising hopes, questions

Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, meets with officers after military exercises at Donguz range in Orenburg region, Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, meets with officers after military exercises at Donguz range in Orenburg region, Russia. (Alexei Nikolsky/RIA-Novosti Source: AP

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria says Russia's decision to withdraw forces from the war-torn country could help with the outcome of peace talks in Switzerland. Staffan de Mistura calls the move "significant" and says he hopes it will help move indirect talks between the Syrian government and the main opposition bloc.


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The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria says Russia's decision to withdraw forces from the war-torn country could help with the outcome of peace talks in Switzerland. Staffan de Mistura calls the move "significant" and says he hopes it will help move indirect talks between the Syrian government and the main opposition bloc.



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