Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast

After 18 month talks, Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast, which will be used as joint Russia-Syrian training centers under a new agreement between the two countries.

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