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flag Russia is withdrawing troops from northeastern Syria amid Syrian government advances and a fragile ceasefire extension.

flag Russia is pulling military forces from Qamishli airport in northeastern Syria, according to five Syrian sources, as Syrian government troops under President Ahmed al-Sharaa advance against Kurdish-led forces. flag The withdrawal, beginning last week, involves relocating some troops to Russia’s Hmeimim air base and others to Russia, with heavy equipment moved in recent days. flag Though Russian flags and aircraft remain visible, the move signals a reduced role for Moscow as Damascus seeks to reassert control. flag A fragile ceasefire was extended for 15 days. flag Russia has not commented, but reports suggest Syria may request Russian forces leave once Kurdish areas are secured. flag Moscow maintains key military bases in Syria, and Sharaa has reaffirmed commitment to past agreements with Russia.

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