Syria Moves to Reclaim Key Mediterranean Bases as Russia’s Military Foothold Shrinks

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau ChiefDAMASCUS, SYRIA (Worthy News) – Syria and Russia have reached an agreement that will strip Moscow of exclusive control over two strategic military bases on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, marking a major shift in Russia’s Middle East military presence following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government.Under a memorandum of understanding announced by Syria’s Foreign Ministry, Damascus will assume control of Hmeimim Air Base and civ