Russia to negotiate with Syria on more military bases: Interfax
Russia, which currently has two permanent military facilities in Syria, will reportedly hold talks with Damascus over obtaining more.
To further cement Russia's long-term military presence in Syria, President Vladimir Putin reportedly tasked his defense and foreign ministries with obtaining additional land and naval rights from Damascus.
“Putin has signed a directive tasking the Defense Ministry, in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, with holding negotiations with Syria on transferring more real estate and water territory to the Russian military's possession,” the Russian Interfax news agency reported today.
