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WorldRussian forces in Syria to relinquish control of two strategic Mediterranean bases

After 18 months of negotiations, Russian forces in Syria are set to give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast. Under a new agreement between Russia and Syria, the facilities will instead serve as joint Russian-Syrian training centres. The arrangement marks a change in how the two countries will use and manage the bases.

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Russian forces in Syria to relinquish control of two strategic Mediterranean bases
Russian forces in Syria to relinquish control of two strategic Mediterranean basesWorld