<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Hmeimim air base in Syria’s Latakia province on Monday, December 11, where he met with Syrian President Bashar Assad.</p><p>Putin announced a partial withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria, but said that Russia would continue to operate the Tartous and Hmeimim airbases, according to RT</a>. Credit: Syrian Presidency via Storyful</p><br />
