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Syrian Interior Ministry security forces prepare to enter the city of Hasakah, in north-eastern Syria. Reuters

Syrian forces sent to Kobani, Hasakah and Qamishli under integration deal

First phase begins to bring Kurdish-administered areas under state control

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Putin backs Syria's offensive against rival SDF at meeting with Al Shara

Russian and Syrian presidents hold talks in Moscow

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Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days

Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days

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Turkey says Syria-SDF ceasefire may be extended

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