Russia’s aspirations to expand their influence abroad have led them to talks with Syria, Libya, and Yemen in the hopes of establishing navy bases within the respective regions.
The Syrian port of Tartus and the Libyan port of Benghazi may be the future locations for Russia’s Mediterranean bases, while projections regarding Yemen’s likely port on the Gulf of Aden remain uncertain.
The naval ports, set to be operational within the next few years, would help satisfy Moscow’s current desire to take a more assertive role in global politics by expanding their military presence in the world.