Russia has information that the United States intends to begin withdrawing its troops from Iraq. This was stated by the special representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Syrian settlement, Alexander Lavrentyev. TASS.
According to him, the USA declared that it was ready to meet the demands of Iraq and Baghdad and withdraw its troops from these countries.
Lavrentyev noted that it is difficult to judge how accurate this information is. He believes this process could take several years.
At the same time, Lavrentyev stated the other day that he did not see Russia’s intention and desire to withdraw the US military contingent from Syria.
If the USA withdraws its troops from Iraq, this will be the second such incident in recent years.
At the beginning of August 2021, the Taliban group (an organization banned in Russia) intensified its attacks against Afghan government forces; On August 15, the Taliban entered Kabul and announced the end of the war the next day. On the night of August 31, the US military left Kabul airport, ending almost 20 years of US military presence in Afghanistan.
Previously reportedThat the United States and Iraq will discuss the presence of American troops in the republic.