Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of 2 key Mediterranean bases
Summary
Syria and Russia have agreed on the future use of two important military bases on the Mediterranean coast. Syria will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of the Tartus naval port, turning the military sites into joint training centers and ending their role as Russian military outposts.Key Facts
- Syria and Russia made a deal about two strategic Mediterranean bases.
- The bases involved are the Hmeimem air base and Tartus naval port.
- Syria will manage the Hmeimem air base and the commercial part of Tartus port.
- Military facilities at these sites will become joint training centers shared by Syria and Russia.
- This agreement ends the bases’ use as main Russian military outposts in Syria.
- Russia was a key ally of ousted President Bashar Assad and used the bases during the Syrian conflict.
- Since Assad’s overthrow, Russian troops have gradually left Syria.
- Syria’s new leaders have strengthened ties with Russia and other countries, including the U.S. and France.
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