Kremlin says fate of Russian military bases in Syria undecided
The Kremlin conceded on Monday that the future of Russian military bases in Syria after Bashar al-Assad's ousting remains uncertain. These bases, namely the Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base, are vital for Russia's operations in Africa and the Middle East as they are their sole military outposts outside of the former Soviet Union.
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- Published Date: 02:46 | 16 December 2024
- Modified Date: 02:46 | 16 December 2024
The fate of Russian military bases in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad was still unclear on Monday, the Kremlin admitted.
The Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base are Russia's only military outposts outside the former Soviet Union and have been key to the Kremlin's activities in Africa and the Middle East.
The ousting of Moscow's long-time ally Assad in a shock rebel offensive has brought their future into question.
"There are no final decisions on this," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday.
"We are in contact with representatives of the forces that now control the situation in the country," he added.
Russia said Sunday it had evacuated some of its diplomatic staff from the country.
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