Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
identify whether following news is true or not

Input:
Russia likely to reduce forces in Syria before year-end -general;SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia s military forces in Syria are likely to be  substantially  reduced and a drawdown could begin before the end of the year, the head of the Russian general staff, Valery Gerasimov, said on Thursday.  ;November 23, 2017

### Response:
True news

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