Syria Takes Over Russian Bases, Recasting Moscow's Foothold

Syria said it had reached a deal to take control of Russia's two bases at Hmeimim and Tartus, with Moscow's facilities to be transformed into joint training centers after a three-month transition, and Syrian civilian authorities to take over transport facilities and commercial sites in Tartus port, a move that largely ends Moscow's military footprint in the country and signals a new phase in Syria–Russia relations.