Russia reportedly pulling forces out of bases in Syria’s north-east

Russia has reportedly begun pulling out of positions in north-eastern Syria, moving to end its military presence in an area that is still under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Government troops under President Ahmed al-Sharaa have taken swathes of northern and eastern Syria from the SDF this month, as it aims to assert its authority over the whole country.

A fragile ceasefire between the two sides was extended on…