Russia praised President Trump's decision to start withdrawing American forces from Syria, saying that the move creates hopes for "a political solution."
"A milestone story which might evolve from this decision is a real prospect for a political solution," said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova Wednesday, according to Russian News Agency TASS.
The Russian embassy in the U.S. also shared the statement.
"Staying there is an insurance policy against the reemergence of ISIS and destruction of our Kurdish allies who fought so bravely against them," said Graham, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Some Democrats, like Rep. Ted Lieu (Ca.), as well as Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) have praised the move.
Russia and the U.S. have been supporting opposing sides in the Syrian civil war. Russia supports the government led by Bashar al Assad, while the U.S. backs local forces which oppose the government.
The Hill
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