According to Sputnik news agency Zakharova added the presence of the forces us illegal and the forces are a dangerous obstacle on peace in the war-torn state.

Her remarks on Wednesday come after reports that the U.S. has decided to withdraw its forces from Syria.

The United States said on Wednesday, December 19, that it has started withdrawing its forces from Syria as US officials said White house was considering pulling out all its troops as it winds up its campaign to retake territory once held by Islamic State.

“We have started returning United States troops home as we transition to the next phase of this campaign,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement issued after President Donald Trump tweeted that “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there.”

Zakharova went on to add that the U.S. is more a hurdle on (possible) agreement in Syria not a factor in war against terrorism.

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