Wednesday’s revelation that Russia recently moved some significant forces and equipment, including an air defence system, outside of Syria was made by Western diplomats and an Israeli military official.
According to the Israeli official, Moscow moved numerous Russian leaders from Syria to Ukraine.
He also emphasised how little the Moscow-based Russian military leadership is now involved in managing day-to-day operations in Syria, including military cooperation with Israel.
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Russian officials were transported from Syria to Ukraine, according to an Israeli official