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Putin, al-Sharaa Discuss Reorganizing Syria’s Khmeimim, Tartous Bases

8/27/2026

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President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed Khmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base.
Putin affirmed Moscow’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and rejected Israeli attacks.
Both sides highlighted the August 9 Memorandum of Understanding on reorganising the bases.
After 18 months, Syria agreed to turn the bases into training centres, gaining civilian control.
The talks also aimed to deepen political dialogue and expand trade cooperation.

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President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed Khmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base.
Putin affirmed Moscow’s support for Syria’s territorial integrity and rejected Israeli attacks.
Both sides highlighted the August 9 Memorandum of Understanding on reorganising the bases.
After 18 months, Syria agreed to turn the bases into training centres, gaining civilian control.
The talks also aimed to deepen political dialogue and expand trade cooperation.