# Russian forces to relinquish control of two strategic bases on Syria’s Mediterranean coast

https://mins.news/en/video/18140

- France 24 English, 2026-08-10 13:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrjDzruJpTk

> After 18 months of talks, Russian forces in Syria are set to give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast. A new agreement between Russia and Syria will convert the facilities into joint Russian-Syrian training centers. The deal therefore changes how the bases will be used and managed, while preserving their role as military training sites.

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