France24 · Aug 10, 2026 13:18 UTC

Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast

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Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast

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After 18 month talks, Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast, which will be used as joint Russia-Syrian training centers under a new agreement between the two countries.

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