Syria and Russia Reach Agreement on Military Bases in Hmeimim and Tartus
Damascus and Moscow Forge Joint Military Accord
Syrian authorities announced a formal agreement with Russia to convert the Hmeimim air base and the Tartus naval facility into joint training and capacity-building centers under new operating terms. Reported by Agence France-Presse through the official Syrian news agency Sana, the deal marks a significant shift in bilateral relations following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s administration in December 2024.
Redefining Strategic Infrastructure Along the Coast
The military installations previously served as critical logistical hubs for Moscow to deliver direct military backing to the Assad regime throughout the Syrian civil war.
Under the newly established framework detailed by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the modified bases will operate under arrangements designed to protect the mutual interests of both nations. Moscow has actively pursued diplomatic engagement to cultivate stable ties with Syria’s new Islamist authorities since the overthrow of the prior regime.