Russian Forces Appear to Have <br />Moved Into a Former US Base in Syria Video posted on social media by <br />a Russian journalist traveling with <br />Russian forces in Syria appears to have <br />been filmed those inside the base located in Manbij. Oleg Blokhin, Russian journalist, via 'The Washington Post' A pro-Kremlin journalist, Blokhin later <br />released photos depicting whiteboards with <br />a Russian flag, both with Russian and English writing, <br />whose messages referenced President Donald Trump. The base was <br />abandoned by U.S. forces <br />following the order of U.S. troop <br />withdrawal from Syria, issued by Trump last week. Russian officials <br />in Moscow announced <br />that Russian units are now <br />carrying out patrols in northern Syria. According to a U.S. official, <br />U.S. troops have indeed <br />withdrawn from the <br />Syrian town of Manbij. A U.S. military spokesman <br />would not confirm the presence <br />of Russian troops in the town.
