What are real reasons behind Russian troop drawdown in Syria?
Russia's strategy behind withdrawing its forces from Syria could include wanting to protect them from escalating danger while winning points with voters.
MOSCOW — It might take a Russian chess master to keep track of Russia’s maneuvering of troops in Syria.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced Feb. 10 that a battalion of Russian military police had returned to Chechnya from Aleppo. He said the Chechen capital city of Grozny welcomed the servicemen with a ceremonial rally, and several servicemen received military awards. The battalion had been charged with protecting Russian Defense Ministry facilities and ensuring public order and security for civilians.
