WorldRussia and Syria agree to turn Russian military bases into joint training centers
Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum to reorganize Russia’s military presence, according to Syria’s SANA news agency, citing the Foreign Ministry. Syria will take over civilian facilities, including administration of Hmeimim airport and a commercial pier at Tartus, while Russian bases will become joint training centers. The arrangements are to take effect after a transition of up to three months; Russian authorities have not commented.
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Russia and Syria agree to turn Russian military bases into joint training centers