Syria says deal agreed with Russia on future of military bases
Under the agreement, Syria will take over management of two Russian bases that were used to support ousted leader Bashar Assad during the Syrian civil war.
Syria and Russia have reached an agreement on the future management of Russian military bases on Syria's Mediterranean coast. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed after 18 months of negotiations, signifies the end of Russian military outposts in Syria. The Hmeimim airport and the commercial berth at Tartus port will be managed by Syria, which plans to convert the facilities into joint training and capacity-building centers.
The transition is expected to be completed within three months. Russia, as Syria's main ally during the 13-year civil war, has been seeking to maintain its influence in the region under President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Both leaders have met multiple times since al-Sharaa took office in January 2025, discussing the restoration of interstate relations.
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