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Syria and Russia Transform Military Bases into Joint Training Centers Under New Agreement
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Syria and Russia have agreed to convert Russian military bases in Syria into joint training centers, with Syria taking civilian control of key facilities like Khmeimim airbase and Tartus port within three months. This follows extensive negotiations and marks a new phase in their military cooperation.
- 01Syria and Russia signed a memorandum redefining Russia's military presence in Syria.
- 02Syria will gain civilian control over Khmeimim airbase and Tartus port.
- 03Russian bases will become joint training and rehabilitation centers.
- 04The transition will complete within three months.
- 05The agreement follows 18 months of negotiations led by Syria's Foreign Ministry.
- 06It marks a significant shift in Syria-Russia relations after Assad regime's collapse.
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