**⚡️🇷🇺🇸🇾Russia May Keep Military Bases in Syria**

❗️The future of the bases, which are integral to Russia's military reach in the Middle East and Africa, is in the hands of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Reuters [reports](reuters.com/world/russia-gambles-keep-military-bases-post-assad-syria-2025-03-02).

He wants to renegotiate the 49-year lease for Tartus and an indefinite lease for Hmeimim to secure better terms, but doesn't appear to want Moscow altogether.

The bases may stay in exchange for diplomatic backing and financial compensation from Russia, deeply involved in Syria's economy and defence for seven decades.

The New Syrian leadership is now engaged with Moscow at the negotiating table.

Putting enmity aside has benefits for both parties despite the EU and the U.S. easing some sanctions on Syria.

A restoration of Russia's traditional supplies of weapons, fuel and wheat could be a life-line. As such, the country's leaders are willing "to make peace, even with their former enemies."

❗️Israel Russia to stay as a bulwark against the Turkish influence.

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