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Syria makes deal to take control of Russian bases

Syria makes deal to take control of Russian bases
Financial Times Sunday 09 August 2026, 16:26 UTC 1 min read
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Strategic blow for Moscow as Trump moves closer to Syrian regime

Strategic blow for Moscow as Trump moves closer to Syrian regime
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