
The Russian government has announced the conclusion of military action in eastern Aleppo, and says the Syrian government is now in control of the city. Journalist Karam al-Masri, a resident of Aleppo, told CNN news of the evacuation agreement was delivered via cell phone text messages from rebel leaders. He also stated the deal was reached after Turkey entered negotiations for a ceasefire, a detail confirmed by the Turkish Foreign Affairs ministry. “Representatives of Russia, Turkey and Syrian rebel groups reached an agreement on Tuesday for the rebels to leave the last few pockets of the besieged city of Aleppo that they control,” the New York Times reports. Those evacuations may begin as early as Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, although there is much confusion about exactly who will…