Russia to have naval base in Syria – Vice Admiral Burtsev
11/03/2009Russia will establish naval base in Syrian port Tartus, said Vice Admiral Oleg Burtsev, Main Navy HQ Deputy Chief-of-Staff on Oct 31.
"The issue of Russian Navy basing system overseas is currently being worked out, we're interested in that and bringing Tartus naval base to conformity with our requirements", said the admiral in live interview to Ekho Moskvy radio.
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