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Der Spiegel reports on Damascus-Moscow deal
Syria and Russia have reached a new agreement regulating the future of the Russian military presence in the country after about a year and a half of negotiations. Under this agreement, the facilities at Hmeimim Air Base and the Tartus port will be converted into joint training centers, with Syria regaining control over civilian facilities, including the Latakia Airport and the fourth commercial pier in Tartus. The agreement does not mean Russia’s complete withdrawal from Syria; rather, it reorganizes its presence while retaining troops within the training centers. The importance of the two military bases on the Mediterranean remains, as they have been a key strategic point for Russia since its intervention in 2015. This shift comes after the fall of the Assad regime in 2024 and as Moscow and Damascus continue their negotiations to determine the future of their military and civilian relations, maintaining a modified level of cooperation.
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