Putin says Russia´s operation has reinforced Syria´s statehood

ST PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia´s military operation in Syria had reinforced the statehood of that country and its legitimate government but that it was too early to say a breakthrough had been reached.

"It is too early to say we have reached a crucial breakthrough, but it is evident that we have accomplished our mission," Putin said, referring to Russia´s operation in Syria.

He added that with Russia´s support Syria´s army was liberating new settlements from "terrorists".