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

https://mins.news/en/item/18131

- France 24, 2026-08-10 13:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260810-russian-forces-in-syria-will-give-up-control-of-two-strategic-bases-on-the-mediterranean-coast

> 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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