Damascus, Moscow Reach Agreement on Future of Russian Bases in Syria

Civilian operations at Hmeimim and Tartous will shift to Syria as the military bases become joint training centers under a new memorandum.
Damascus, Moscow Reach Agreement on Future of Russian Bases in Syria

Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding to end Moscow’s sole operation of its remaining bases in Syria. This agreement will see civilian facilities transferred to Syrian state management, and the military bases converted into joint training centers. The deal follows approximately 18 months of negotiations led by Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.

  • Syria and Russia have agreed to a memorandum of understanding regarding Russian bases.
  • Moscow’s presence at its remaining bases in Syria will end.
  • Civilian facilities will be transferred to Syrian state management.
  • Russian military bases will be converted into joint training centers.
  • The agreement follows about 18 months of negotiations.
  • Russia’s naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base near Latakia are key locations.
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