Russia
Libya: Why the EU is looking to Russia
Middle East
February 13, 2017
Libya: Why the EU is looking to Russia
EU leaders are turning to Russia as they seek to stabilize Libya, stem the flow of migrants departing its shores…
Russia praises improving security at airports
Egypt
February 10, 2017
Russia praises improving security at airports
Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov said on Thursday that Moscow looks forward to the return of Russian tourism to Egyptian…
Russia denies involvement in airstrike on Syria’s Idlib
Middle East
February 8, 2017
Russia denies involvement in airstrike on Syria’s Idlib
Airstrikes on a rebel-held city in Syria early Tuesday killed at least 15 people, wounded dozens more and demolished several…
Kremlin disagrees with Trump’s assessment of Iran
World
February 6, 2017
Kremlin disagrees with Trump’s assessment of Iran
The Kremlin said on Monday it did not agree with US President Donald Trump's assessment of Iran as "the number…
Egypt announces that it will implement all airport security measures recommended by Russia
Egypt
February 3, 2017
Egypt announces that it will implement all airport security measures recommended by Russia
Egypt has implemented all security measures recommended by Russia in order to resume flights between both countries, the chairperson of…
Further contradicting statements on resuming flights between Egypt, Russia
Egypt
February 1, 2017
Further contradicting statements on resuming flights between Egypt, Russia
Tuesday saw further contradicting statements about when Russian flights to Egypt would be resumed.Though the Russian transportation ministry said no…
Putin’s Russia in biggest Arctic military push since Soviet fall
Business
January 30, 2017
Putin’s Russia in biggest Arctic military push since Soviet fall
The nuclear icebreaker Lenin, the pride and joy of the Soviet Union's Arctic great game, lies at perpetual anchor in…
Syria talks in Astana close with pledge to safeguard truce
Middle East
January 24, 2017
Syria talks in Astana close with pledge to safeguard truce
Russia, Iran and Turkey — sponsors of talks in Kazakhstan between Syria and rebel factions — pledged Tuesday to consolidate…
Egypt plans currency swap with Russia
Business
January 24, 2017
Egypt plans currency swap with Russia
The Egyptian government is considering signing a currency swap agreement with Russia, following in the footsteps of its agreement with…
Russia and Turkey push Syria’s warring sides to seal truce
Middle East
January 24, 2017
Russia and Turkey push Syria’s warring sides to seal truce
Syria's warring sides met for their first talks in nine months on Monday, with their Russian and Turkish backers pushing…