# Russia says Syria base deal will boost ties with Damascus, RIA reports

https://mins.news/en/item/19130

- Reuters, 2026-08-11 13:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-says-syria-base-deal-will-boost-ties-with-damascus-ria-reports-2026-08-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7b1e08325a7500012a7a4e

> Russia’s Foreign Ministry described an agreement with Syria on the future of Moscow’s military bases there as an important step. According to the state RIA news agency, the ministry said the deal would strengthen relations between Russia and Syria. The statement framed the arrangement as beneficial to ties with Damascus. It focused on the diplomatic significance of the bases agreement.

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