# Syria and Russia sign memorandum on future of Russian military bases

https://mins.news/en/item/17479

- TASS, 2026-08-09 13:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170695

> Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum addressing the future of Russian military bases. The Syrian Foreign Ministry said it hoped the document would “open a new chapter” in relations between the two countries. The agreement points to continuing discussions over the bases and the direction of bilateral ties.

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