Russia does not plan to open new military bases in Syria, the defense ministry said on March 20, after the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia said it had reached a deal with Moscow for a new military base in northwestern Syria.
Reuters: Russia says has no plans for new military bases in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint press conference with his Kyrgyz counterpart following their meeting at the Ala-Archa state residence in Bishkek on February 28, 2017.
