Assad's regime could accelerate Russian plans to establish military bases in Africa, particularly in eastern Libya, as indicated by an ISW report. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences in the region.

Russia is reportedly close to securing a deal with the new Syrian leadership that would secure the future of its military bases in the country.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted Russia’s need to ensure the security of its diplomatic facilities and its military bases in Syria, where Russian troops were based for years supporting the Syrian military in the country’s civil war.

By bnm Gulf bureau Russia is seeking to secure agreements with Syria's new authorities regarding its military facilities in the country following the sudden overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad's government,

In the wake of the victory of Islamist rebels in Syria, Russia is pondering what to do about its military bases in the country. Its naval base in Tartus is particularly valuable and would be hard to replace.