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Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases

File photo: A satellite image shows a Russian naval facility, in Tartous, Syria in this handout picture taken on December 6, 2024. 2024.
File photo: A satellite image shows a Russian naval facility, in Tartous, Syria in this handout picture taken on December 6, 2024. 2024. © via Reuters

Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow’s use of two strategic Mediterranean bases as military outposts, Syria's foreign ministry said Sunday. Under the deal, Damascus will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of Tartous port, while the remaining military facilities will be converted into joint training centres.

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.

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