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Russian military ships at the Tartus base in Syria before transfer to civilian control

End of the Base Era: Syria and Russia Sign Memorandum to Transfer Hmeimim and Tartus to Civilian Control

Politics 08/10/2026, 04:52
🚨 Paradigm Shift: Syria and Russia sign a memorandum on the reorganization of military presence. Hmeimim and Tartus are transferred to the civilian control of Damascus, military bases are transformed into training centers. Transition period — 3 months. 🇷🇺🤝🇸🇾 📉 Economy: Syria is ready to reduce imports of Russian oil to lift sanctions, despite the fact that Russia became the main supplier in May 2026. 🔍 Details: Negotiations lasted 18 months. The status of facilities is changing radically, but questions about real control remain.
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Port of Tartus in Syria: view of docks and ships symbolizing the end of Russian military presence

End of an Era: Russia Officially Ends Military Presence in Syria. Khmeimim and Tartus — Under Damascus Control

Politics 08/10/2026, 00:45
🚨 HISTORIC TURN: Russia Officially Ends Military Presence in Syria! 🇷🇺🇸🇾 Today, August 9, 2026, it was announced that the Khmeimim airbase and the port of Tartus are being transferred to the full control of Damascus. 📉 What is changing: • Bases lose military status and become training centers. • Khmeimim Airport passes to civilian use. • Implementation deadline — just 3 months. 📉 Context: This is the end of the 11-year era of Russian dominance after the fall of Assad in 2024. Syria is moving closer to the West, demanding the withdrawal of foreign bases. Moscow is forced to compromise to maintain at least some influence. #Syria #Russia #Khmeimim #Geopolitics #WorldNews
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