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Russia Signs Deal for Syria Bases


(New York Times) Rod Nordland - Russia signed a long-term agreement on Friday to greatly enlarge its military presence in Syria, more than doubling the space for warships in Tartus and securing rights to the Khmeimim air base near Latakia that may already be adding a second runway. Tass said the expansion at Tartus would provide simultaneous berthing for up to 11 warships, including nuclear-powered vessels.
2017-01-23 00:00:00
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