*This was originally published on ModelUN.news on December 15, 2017 -Matthew Mancini (’18)   During a meeting at the Russian Hmeimim airbase near Latakia, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed upon a reduction of Russian troops in the war torn nation of Syria.   The meeting took place on Monday, December 11, 2017 and symbolizes a victory against extremists groups in … Continue reading Russian Military Begins to Withdraw from Syria