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"Of course, our military are also taking all necessary precautions," Peskov said in response to a question about how concerned the Kremlin is about the security of Russian military bases in Syria.
It is premature to discuss the continuation of Russia’s military presence in Syria, as this will be a subject of future discussions with the authorities, he added.
Moscow is in dialogue with Ankara, including on the situation in Syria, Peskov said.
"Syria is going through a very difficult period of instability, and it is crucial to maintain dialogue with all regional countries. We are firmly determined to do this, and we will continue to consult and analyze," he said.
"The Astana format and its objectives have been lost, but on the other hand, as a mechanism for exchanging opinions and political consultations between these countries, it remains relevant. In one form or another, these consultations will continue," the Kremlin spokesperson added.
Earlier, members of the armed Syrian opposition who had seized the state television station claimed to have taken control of the country. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali stated that he and several ministers remain in the country, but the whereabouts of the defense minister are unknown. The prime minister also confirmed that he had contacted the leadership of the armed opposition.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had decided to step down and leave Syria after negotiations with several participants in the Syrian conflict, giving instructions for a peaceful transfer of power, with Russia not involved in the talks.
"There is no meeting scheduled for the president. We have nothing to report on Mr. Assad’s whereabouts," Peskov said in response to journalists' questions about the possibility of a meeting between Putin and Assad in Moscow.
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