Die russische Entscheidung, den syrischen Marinestützpunkt Tartus massiv auszubauen, wird im Staatsmedium Sputnik folgendermaßen begründet: „Editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine Igor Korotchenko echoed these sentiments, describing Russia’s decision to establish a full-scale base in Tartus as a ‚power move.‘ First and foremost, the base will help to protect Russia’s national interests and improve the country’s geopolitical standing in the Middle East, he told Radio Sputnik.” (tp/jw)
