The Reluctant Withdrawal: Russia's Shift on Mediterranean Bases The recent agreement between Syria and Russia to end Moscow's use of key Mediterranean bases as military outposts marks a significant development in the region's complex dynamics.
For years, these strategic outposts were instrumental in Moscow's efforts to prop up the Assad regime, providing crucial airpower and naval support during the most critical phases of the civil war.
As the Syrian conflict gradually subsided, Russia's role in the country evolved from that of a military guarantor to a more nuanced player.