World Alert: Putin orders start of new Russian troop withdrawal during surprise visit to air base in Syria, applauds victory over ISIS

Russian President Vladimir Putin went to Khmeimim air base on the way to Egypt and met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Syrian TV. Putin promised that if "terrorists" again raise their heads in Syria, they would face further strikes.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Mon, Dec 11, 2017, 6:03 AM     Putin orders start of new Russian troop withdrawal during surprise visit to air base in Syria, applauds victory over ISIS Russian President Vladimir Putin went to Khmeimim air base on the way to Egypt and met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Syrian TV. Putin promised that if "terrorists" again raise their heads in Syria, they would face further strikes. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071