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\t\t\t\t Russia Starts Pulling Forces From Base in Northeast Syria \u2013 Reuters
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In his second meeting with Putin since coming to power, Sharaa said Russia had played a “historic role not only in Syria’s unity and stability, but in that of the entire region.”<\/p>\n
Neither leader publicly addressed Russia’s military presence in Syria, though Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that he had “no doubt” the issue would be discussed.<\/p>\n
Russia has two remaining military bases in Syria \u2014\u00a0the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base on the Mediterranean coast. They are Russia’s only military bases outside the former Soviet Union.<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, Russia withdrew its forces from Qamishli airport in Syria’s Kurdish-controlled northeast.<\/p>\n
Sharaa’s government has signaled a willingness to cooperate with Moscow but has repeatedly called for Assad’s extradition.<\/p>\n
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