Syria, Russia Reach Deal on Future of Tartous and Hmeimim Bases After 18 Months of Talks
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Russia and Syria have agreed on the future status of Russia's naval facility in Tartous and the Hmeimim air base after 18 months of negotiations. These bases serve as Moscow's key military positions in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions.
Russia's naval facility at Tartous and Hmeimim air base have long been Moscow's principal military footholds in the Mediterranean and Middle East.