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The opening of Russia's showpiece congress aimed at bringing Syria's seven-year war to an end was delayed by at least two hours Tuesday, as Moscow struggled to bring together key players. IMAGES
Russian television shows air force servicemen at Hmeymim air base in Syria packing equipment, after President Vladimir Putin ordered most of his country's military contingent there to start to withdraw. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Out of the blue, Russian President Vladimir Putin orders his military to start the withdrawal of the main part of Russia's forces from Syria. Rough Cut-subtitled (no reporter narration).
Fighting mostly stopped across western and northern Syria on Saturday and Russia halted its air raids, under a cessation of hostilities which the United Nations called the best hope for peace since civil war began five years ago. Nathan Frandino reports.