"""FILE - This Dec. 11, 2017 file photo, shows Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Syrian President Bashar Assad watching troops march at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria. In comments published on the official presidency Telegram channel Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Assad said his country's war on terrorism will continue as long as there is """"a single terrorist"""" on Syrian territories. Russia and Iran have been strong backers of Assad, helping him in his bid to regain control of territories. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)"""
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