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35 militant squads are ready to side with government forces in a de-escalation zone established in the province of Idlib, the Russian Defense Ministry’s centre for reconciliation of opposing sides in Syria reported on Monday.

“In the eastern de-escalation zone of Idlib, as a result of talks held with leaders of illegal armed formations, 35 terrorist squads have claimed their readiness to side with the government troops,” the center said in a statement.

The statement added that Talbisah, Al-Ghantu and Umm Sharshuhs settlements in the province of Homs joined the ceasefire regime and 600 civilians have returned to the settlements of Jaba and Kafr Antun.

Last weekend, Turkey, Russia and Iran officially reached an agreement on establishing four de-escalation zones in Syria, including the militant-held province of Idlib.

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