Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases
Summary
Syria and Russia have agreed to end Russia’s use of two key military bases on the Mediterranean coast. Syria will take control of these bases, and the military facilities will be turned into joint training centers shared by both countries.Key Facts
- Syria and Russia made an agreement to stop Russia’s military use of two bases: Hmeimem air base and part of Tartus port.
- Syria will govern the Hmeimem air base and the commercial part of Tartus port under civil administration.
- The remaining military parts of both bases will become joint training and qualification centers.
- These changes represent a new stage in the relationship between Syria and Russia after negotiations lasting about a year and a half.
- Russia was a major ally of Syria’s previous President Bashar Assad during the conflict from 2011 to 2024.
- After Assad was ousted, Russian troops gradually left Syria but maintained some presence until this agreement.
- Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, has visited Russian President Vladimir Putin twice to discuss ties and the future of these bases.
- Syria has also improved relations with the United States and European countries, with some sanctions being lifted and diplomatic visits resumed.
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