Syria: fight against terrorists continues

- The Syrian army put the fight against Islamic State, the Nusra Front and other terrorist groups linked to it continuing. This left the army know Monday after Russia's announcement Tuesday that it would begin withdrawing its troops from Syria.

Syrian military forces will fight with the same determination as before, has been restored in collaboration with 'friends and allies' to security and stability in the country, said a statement from the military command.

The Syrian government spoke against suggestions that the Russian announcement could be a result of differences of opinion between the two countries. The walk is coordinated and prepared for a long time, Syria suggested Monday.

French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that Russian troops have virtually stopped attacking moderate Syrian rebels. He made the comment in an interview with the newspaper Le Figaro before Russian President Putin would announce it would withdraw its troops.