# Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases

https://mins.news/en/item/17501

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-09 14:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/syria-says-it-reached-deal-with-moscow-on-future-of-russian-bases?traffic_source=rss

> Syria says it has reached an agreement with Moscow over the future of Russian bases in the country. Under the deal, Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will be converted into joint centres for training and capacity building. The arrangement sets out a new role for both facilities under the agreement.

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