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Accession Number:
AD1132285
Title:
Russian-Syrian Naval and Air Basing Agreements, 2015-2020
Report Date:
2019-01-25
Abstract:
Since Moscows formal intervention in the Syrian conflict in September 2015, the Russian Federation and theSyrian Arab Republic have concluded a 49-year lease for the use and expansion of the naval base at Tartus,2and a separate agreement on stationing the Russian aviation group at Humaymim airfield in Syria.3 Theseagreements build off longstanding Russian-Syrian ties, treaties, and cooperation agreements, and form the legalbasis for Russias long-term presence in Syria. Further, the agreements denote the rights and protectionsRussian military members and contractors enjoy in Syria
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Pages:
58
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0.80MB
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Approved For Public Release
