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Russia Opens Tartous Logistics Hub; US Pushes Withdrawal
7/10/2026
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- Russia is establishing a logistics hub at Tartous port to complement its naval base.
- Opening at Pier No 4 in mid-July, the hub will be managed by Syria’s Sovereign Fund and Rus Line, target 250,000 tons monthly and handle wheat, grains, animal feed, vegetable oils.
- U.S. officials monitor the project while Rep. Joe Wilson secured a Pentagon amendment to curb Russia’s influence and withdraw its forces from Tartous and Hmeimim.
