“This move marks the most significant development since negotiations began approximately a year and a half ago, paving the way for a new phase in Syrian-Russian relations”

Associated Press · Aug 8 · Syria and Russia Agree on Reorganized Military Presence After 18-Month Talks

“joint training and capacity-building centres”

Al Jazeera · Aug 8 · Syria and Russia Agree on Reorganized Military Presence After 18-Month Talks