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orig date 2024-12-22 22:26:45
Turkey has voiced its opposition to the presence of Russian military bases in Syria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in a discussion with journalists, stated that Ankara does not support the establishment of any foreign military bases on Syrian territory, including those of Russia.
"We do not endorse the presence of any bases in Syria—not just Russian, but any other," he emphasized.
Fidan further highlighted that the decision should be made by the Syrian people, adding, "If they come to a certain decision, we will see it."