Russia has lost a naval base after Syria ended an investment contract with Moscow, asserting its authority over the Tartus port.

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Russia’s crucial diesel attack submarines may have to withdraw from the Mediterranean Sea as Moscow appears to have been kicked out of its naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus.

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The Tartus port is Russia’s sole naval base outside the former Soviet Union and has played a critical role in Moscow’s military presence in the Mediterranean, but according to Syrian opposition outlet Shaam, citing the Ministry of Information, the agreement was annulled, and the Russians must leave.

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The new Syrian government has revoked an investment deal with a Russian company responsible for managing the port of Tartus.

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Following the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, there is uncertainty over the future of Russia's military bases in Syria. The naval base in Tartus and the airbase in Hmeimim are Russia's only military outposts outside the former Soviet Union and have played a key role in the Kremlin's activities in Africa and the Middle East.