Syria’s "defense minister" says talks with Moscow over Russian bases still ongoing

Syria’s transitional government is still in talks with Moscow over the Russian military bases, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra said.

"Up until now, it is unclear what the final solution will look like. We have not yet received instructions" from our leadership in this regard, he said in an interview with Al Araby television.

"Talks are underway," he went on to say.

The talks are conducted by the Syrian leadership and involve the Syrian Foreign Ministry, according to the minister.