Putin pulls his forces out of Syria

Analysts suspect he will not relinquish his growing influence in the region

Vladimir Putin has be crucial in keeping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in power
(Image credit: AFP/Getty Images)

Russia is to begin withdrawing its troops from Syria after Vladimir Putin declared his mission there complete.

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