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Russia, Turkey reach 'historic' deal on Syria border

The agreement between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (l) and Russia's Vladimir Putin cements Russia and Turkey's roles as the main foreign players in Syria [AFP]

Russia and Turkey have agreed to ensure Kurdish forces withdraw from areas close to Syria's border with Turkey and to launch joint patrols, in a deal hailed as "historic" by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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