Syria Says Russian Mediterranean Bases to Shift to Joint Control

Syria said two Russian bases in the country will be turned into joint training centers after the two sides agreed to redefine the role of the facilities that have given Moscow a military presence on the Mediterranean.

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Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal  Toronto Star

DAMASCUS: Syria said on Sunday (Aug 9) that it reached a deal with Russia on the fate of its two bases in the country, which Moscow once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war.Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leade

Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow's use of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases as military outposts

Syria will take back control from Russia of 2 key Mediterranean bases under a new deal  AP News

Syria agrees deal with Russia over future use of two key Mediterranean bases  cnn.com

Under the agreement, Syria will take control of the Hmeimem air base and the commercial berth at Tartus port as part of its civil administration.

Syria and Russia have reached an agreement over the future of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases that ultimately ends their use a military outposts for Moscow, Syria's Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.

The Hmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base will be turned into 'joint training and capacity-building centers,' Syria's foreign ministry said.

The Hmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base will be turned into 'joint training and capacity-building centers,' Syria's foreign ministry said.

Syria will take over management of civilian facilities and allow them to be gradually integrated into the country's civilian administration.