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Syria makes deal to take control of Russian bases
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- Strategic blow for Moscow as Trump moves closer to Syrian regimeS1
- Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leader in power, and his ouster in 2024 dealt a major blow to its influence in the region.S2
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Syria makes deal to take control of Russian bases
Strategic blow for Moscow as Trump moves closer to Syrian regime
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Syria Says Reached Deal With Moscow On 2 Russian Bases
Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leader in power, and his ouster in 2024 dealt a major blow to its influence in the region.
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Published Aug 9, 2026
What to know
- Strategic blow for Moscow as Trump moves closer to Syrian regimeS1
- Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leader in power, and his ouster in 2024 dealt a major blow to its influence in the region.S2
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