Kremlin says widespread Russian forces no longer needed in Syria

There is a no longer the need for widely-deployed Russian military forces in Syria, Kremlin spokesman has said.

Moscow: There is a no longer the need for widely-deployed Russian military forces in Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered "a significant part" of Moscow`s military contingent to start withdrawing from Syria on Monday, declaring their work largely done.

Peskov said Russia would still use targeted air strikes against terrorists in Syria if needed.