DUBAI, December 27. /TASS/. The new Syrian authorities do not plan to annul the agreements under which Russia uses military bases in Latakia and Tartus provinces in the near future, a source close to the discussions on the preservation of Russian facilities in Syria told TASS.
According to the source, the parties are holding negotiations to ensure that circumstances of force majeure, including military actions and regime changes in the republic, do not become a pretext for canceling the agreements. The source noted that the parties are also discussing the size of the Russian contingent.
"Russia seeks to preserve the legal status of its bases. The negotiations focus on ensuring that military action and regime change are not considered force majeure and grounds for revoking agreements on the long-term lease of facilities in Tartus and Latakia provinces. The Syrian side does not intend to terminate the agreements until the negotiations are concluded," the source said.