AvatarGeorge Clarkflipped into PicksAvatarAvatarPutin Welcomes U.S. Withdrawal From Syria as ‘Correct’ (Published 2018)verified_publisherThe New York Times - Neil MacFarquharMOSCOW — President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday hailed the decision by President Trump to withdraw United States forces from Syria, calling it “correct” because the American troops were not needed. Mr. Putin’s praise came a day after Mr. Trump said he was ordering the withdrawal because …