On Monday, Russia surprised the international community with the
announcement that it is to begin the partial withdrawal of its troops
from Syria.
Moscow’s forces had been providing military support to President Bashar al-Assad’s Damascus-based government.
Moscow says the withdrawal is possible as yesterday’s re-start of the Syrian peace talks in Geneva means Russia has achieved its objectives.
Analysts say Russian intervention has tipped the balance of power in the conflict in favour of the Assad government.
What concrete difference is this likely to make to the peace talks
in Geneva, aimed at bringing an end to the conflict, which is five years
old this week?
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Source: Euronews
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