Russia to hold talks with Syria about obtaining more facilities, maritime access - Ifax
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- Russian Federation
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's defense and foreign ministries to hold talks with Syria for Moscow to obtain additional facilities and maritime access in Syria, the Interfax news agency cited a government resolution as saying on Friday.
Russia has two permanent military facilities in Syria, an airbase in Latakia province used for airstrikes against forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad, and a naval facility at Tartus on the Mediterranean.
Russia is a close ally of Syria.
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