Putin and Ahmed al-Sharaa Discuss Further Development of Russia–Syria Relations
Political
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa. The two leaders discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, as well as the situation in Syria.
During the call, both sides expressed readiness to deepen political dialogue and expand cooperation in trade and economic affairs, humanitarian issues and other areas.
Addressing the situation in Syria, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position in support of the country’s unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The discussion also covered the need to create conditions for Syria’s long-term stabilisation and post-conflict recovery.
The two sides also highlighted the importance of the memorandum of understanding signed on August 9, 2026, concerning the reorganisation of the Khmeimim airbase and the logistics facility in Tartus. According to previously published information, the memorandum establishes a new framework for the use of Russian facilities in Syria, with civilian infrastructure to come under Syrian administration and military facilities planned for conversion into joint training centres.
The leaders agreed to continue contacts at various levels.
The conversation comes amid the ongoing restructuring of Russia–Syria relations and the implementation of arrangements concerning the future status of Russian facilities at Khmeimim and Tartus.
Addressing the situation in Syria, Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position in support of the country’s unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The discussion also covered the need to create conditions for Syria’s long-term stabilisation and post-conflict recovery.
The two sides also highlighted the importance of the memorandum of understanding signed on August 9, 2026, concerning the reorganisation of the Khmeimim airbase and the logistics facility in Tartus. According to previously published information, the memorandum establishes a new framework for the use of Russian facilities in Syria, with civilian infrastructure to come under Syrian administration and military facilities planned for conversion into joint training centres.
The leaders agreed to continue contacts at various levels.
The conversation comes amid the ongoing restructuring of Russia–Syria relations and the implementation of arrangements concerning the future status of Russian facilities at Khmeimim and Tartus.
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