Putin and al-Sharaa discuss military base agreements in Russia-Syria relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed the status of Russia’s military bases in Syria during a recent phone call. The conversation included reaffirming Moscow’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and addressing Israeli attacks on Syrian sovereignty. A recent agreement will see the Khmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base transformed into joint training centers, with Syria gaining control over civilian facilities. This move follows Russia’s long-standing support for the Assad regime and aims to strengthen bilateral relations.

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