Damascus and Moscow plan Russian presence changes

The article discusses the agreement between Damascus and Moscow to reorganize the Russian military presence in the Syrian coast, following nearly a year and a half of negotiations. The deal stipulates transforming the military bases in Hmeimim and Tartus into training and qualification centers, with the Syrian government managing civilian facilities such as Hmeimim airport and the commercial quay at Tartus port within a maximum of three months. This arrangement is part of efforts to modify the nature of Russian presence and strengthen cooperation between the two countries, while maintaining the Tartus navy base as an important Russian hub in the Mediterranean, with a history of Russian presence dating back to the 1971 agreement and recent updates and expansions over the past few years. The agreement reflects a shift in the strategies of both Russia and Syria and outlines the features of a new phase in their relations, following a decline in Russian military footprint in Syria and a priority on repositioning the bases.

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