Why Is Russia Holding On to Its Bases in Syria Despite Assad’s Fall?

An-Nahar: After Assad’s fall, Russia is holding on to its Hmeimim and Tartus bases in Syria. What are Moscow’s military and economic interests, and what does Damascus want in exchange for the continued presence…
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Why Is Russia Holding On to Its Bases in Syria Despite Assad’s Fall?
An-Nahar: After Assad’s fall, Russia is holding on to its Hmeimim and Tartus bases in Syria. What are Moscow’s military and economic interests, and what does Damascus want in exchange for the continued presence…
Why Is Russia Holding on to Its Bases in Syria Despite Assad’s Fall?
An-Nahar: After Assad’s fall, Russia is holding on to its bases at Hmeimim and Tartus in Syria. What are Moscow’s military and economic interests, and what does Damascus want in exchange for the continued presence…
Why Is Russia Holding On to Its Bases in Syria Despite Assad’s Fall?
An-Nahar: After Assad’s fall, Russia is holding on to its Hmeimim and Tartus bases in Syria. What are Moscow’s military and economic interests, and what does Damascus want in exchange for the continued presence…
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