Russia suggests its bases in Syria be used for humanitarian aid deliveries — Putin

Russian Politics & Diplomacy December 19, 15:15

"The same applies to the naval base in Tartus," the president said, adding that this proposal was met with understanding

MOSCOW, December 19. /TASS/. Russia suggests its bases in Hmeimim and Tartus, Syria be used to deliver humanitarian aid to that country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"We have already offered our partners, including those in Syria and neighboring countries, to use the Hmeimim airbase to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syria," he said at his combined annual press conference and question-and-answer session.

"The same applies to the naval base in Tartus," he said, adding that this proposal was met with understanding.

Armed opposition units in Syria launched a large-scale offensive on government troops in the Aleppo and Idlib governorates in late November. On December 8, they entered Damascus, while President Bashar Assad stepped down and fled the country. On December 10, Mohammed al-Bashir, who had led the so-called Syrian Salvation Government in the Idlib governorate, announced his appointment as head of Syria’s interim government, saying that the transitional period will last until March 1, 2025. According to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran has convincing evidence that the developments in Syria were orchestrated by the United States and Israel with support from a "neighboring country."

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