Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Middle East4 sources4 countries54m ago
Following 18 months of negotiations, Syria and Russia have reached an agreement regarding the future of Russia's military installations in the country. The deal covers the Tartous naval facility and the Hmeimim air base, which have served as Moscow's primary military footholds in the Middle East since negotiations began in 2024.
Under the terms of the newly finalized agreement, both the Hmeimim airbase and the Tartus naval base are set to transition into joint training and capacity-building centers.
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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL)Emphasizes the longevity and strategic importance of Moscow's military footholds.
Al Jazeera (QA)Focuses on the operational transformation of the bases into joint training centers.
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