Syria, Russia

Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
In an interview, Murhaf Abu Qasra, a onetime leader in Syria’s insurgency, discussed moves by authorities in Damascus to build new alliances.
Russia could be allowed to keep its military bases, Syria says
Syria says it's open to allowing Russia to keep hold of two key military bases, months after rebel groups ousted Kremlin ally Bashar Assad.
The head of the Syrian Defense Ministry announced the condition of preserving Russia's military bases
Syria will keep Russian military bases on its territory in Tartus and Khmeimim, if it is beneficial to her, said the Minister of Defense of the transitional Government, Murhaf Abu Kasra.
Syria to reassess Russian military presence 'based on national interests,' may seek Assad's extradition
Syria's new government will decide the fate of Russian military bases based on national interests, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told The Washington Post on Feb. 6. Russia's ability to retain its naval base in Tartus and airbase in Khmeimim will depend on what Moscow offers in return,
Syria Could Let Russia Keep Air and Naval Bases, New Defense Minister Says
Syria’s new government is open to allowing Russia to keep its strategic military bases in the country after the ouster of Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad, Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra told The Washington Post on Thursday.

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