Russia’s further return to the Middle East？ The ownership of the Syrian military base has led to many speculations.

　　　　　　 CCTV News:Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on the 11th that Russian troops began to withdraw from Syria. From 12th to 13th local time, several long-range bombers of Russian Air Force flew back to Murmansk region in the Arctic Circle and Irkutsk region in Siberia, which were welcomed by relatives and local people.

Russian Air Force Tu -22M3 bomber

　　　　　　 Previously, these "Tu -22M3" long-range bombers were transferred from their respective bases to South Ossetia for standby in order to attack and air attack extremist targets entrenched in Syria at any time.

　　　　　　 Russia’s long-term use of the Sutartus base? The Russian State Duma will vote on the Russian-Syrian agreement this month.

　　　　　　 After Russia withdraws its troops from Syria, the Hemeimim Air Base and Tartus Naval Base in Syria will remain.

Tartus base

　　　　　　 According to the Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament on the 13th, Putin has formally submitted the agreement signed with the Syrian government at the beginning of this year to the State Duma. According to the agreement, Russia will use the Tartus base for at least 49 years free of charge, and can park up to 11 warships at the same time in the waters near the base, including nuclear-powered ships; Russia has the right to dredge the seabed so that all types of ships can enter the base; Russia can also transport any weapons and equipment into or out of this base through Syrian land territory — — Before the expiration of the agreement, if both Russia and Syria have no objection, then the agreement will be automatically extended for 25 years.

　　　　　　 The Russian State Duma is expected to vote on the agreement later this month.

　　　　　　 Analysts pointed out that once this agreement is implemented, it means that Russia will further return to the Middle East as an important geopolitical "player".