Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria’s government said it opens the way for a new phase in relations between the two countries.

By Raja Abdulrahim

Syria says deal with Moscow reached on fate of Russian bases

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

Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases

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

Syria, Russia reach deal on future of Tartous, Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks

Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Middle East and have been the subject of negotiations since 2024.

Syria, Russia seal deal on future of Moscow's Mediterranean bases

Syria and Russia have agreed a deal to reorganize Russia’s presence at the Hmeimim and Tartus military bases in western Syria after nearly 18 months of negotiations, Syria’s Foreig...