Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Summary
Syria and Russia have agreed on new arrangements for Russia’s two military bases in Syria. The Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and support centers, with the change to be completed within three months.Key Facts
- Syria and Russia reached a deal on the future of Russia’s two military bases in Syria.
- The bases involved are the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base.
- These bases were used to support President Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian war.
- Under the new deal, the bases will become "joint training and capacity-building centres."
- The goal is to preserve shared interests between Syria and Russia.
- This agreement came after about a year and a half of talks.
- The transition must be completed within three months.
- These are the only official Russian military bases outside the former Soviet Union.
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