Russian foreign ministry on Wednesday said that it salutes the US decision to pull out troops from Syria, but still has questions related to the process.

Foreign ministry spokesperson said that Moscow does not fully understand all reasons and motives of this step. She added that the US troops’ withdrawal announcement does not signify the end of the activities of the US-led international coalition in Syria.

The US had announced last Wednesday that it has started returning US troops from Syria after claiming a victory in the fight against the Islamic State.