Latest in Tag: Moscow Highlight
Latest in Tag: Moscow
Russia mulls resuming direct flights to Egypt
Russia’s top diplomat has announced Moscow’s intentions to resume flights to Egypt after 2015’s aviation tragedy. Metrojet, the downed aircraft’s operator, was banned from undertaking domestic and international flights.
FM Shoukry to arrive in Moscow Tuesday for one-day visit
The Egyptian minister will address the development of Dabba nuclear power station in addition to Egyptian-Russian cooperation in security and counterterrorism
Turkey to deliver body of Russian pilot to Moscow
Russia bans imports of certain goods from Turkey
Minister of Civil Aviation confirms suspension of EgyptAir flights to Moscow
Decision is reaction to Russiaâs suspension of flights without reason, says ministry spokesperson
UK supplied Moscow with intelligence regarding Russian plane crash: Kremlin
We can not disclose all of our data, says British Foreign Minister
A Russian death in Syria
How significant is Russiaâs first military death in Syria? Fiona Clark in Moscow takes a look at the polls and finds that support is still strong – but for how long? Vadim Kostenko was buried earlier this week. The 19-year-old’s open casket was carried through the streets of his home town by fellow soldiers to …
Syria talks to test Iran, Russia’s ‘intentions,’ says Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s FM has said that the Vienna talks will show if Tehran and Moscow are “serious” about a political solution to the Syrian conflict. The statement comes as Russia makes a record number of airstrikes in Syria. Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that international talks in Vienna will test whether Tehran and Moscow are “serious” …
Syrian army advances against rebels near Aleppo
Backed by Russian jets, Syrian government troops have edged forward in the northern province of Aleppo. Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow’s air strikes in Syria were a bud to protect its national interests. Since Moscow started its air campaign in Syria on September 30, the Syrian army and its allies have launched four …
Russia resumes gas deliveries to Ukraine
Russian gas monopoly Gazprom has resumed shipments of natural gas to its embattled neighbor Ukraine for the first time since last July, when Moscow halted deliveries over a pricing dispute with Kyiv. Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said his company had reopened the pipelines to Ukraine after receiving a prepayment of $234 million (205.3 million euros) …
Putin’s proxy war
President Putin turned 63 this week, but, as he savored his birthday cake, did the thought occur to him that he might have bitten off more than he could chew with his Syria strategy? Fiona Clark in Moscow investigates. Shortly after Russian warships fired 26 cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea into Syria, some 1,500 …
Ukraine and Russia strike deal on winter gas supplies
Ukraine and Russia have finalized an agreement providing Kyiv with gas supplies for the upcoming winter. A full agreement involving the European Commission is due to be signed shortly. The deal between Russia and Ukraine provides Kyiv with gas supplies for the winter according to European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic, who brokered the talks. …
Sweden could join NATO if Russia’s aggression persists
Moscow’s bellicose behavior in Ukraine and the Baltic region has triggered a debate about NATO membership in Sweden. While joining the alliance is unlikely anytime soon, Swedes are clearly reassessing their options. The sentiment of traditionally nonaligned Swedes toward applying for NATO membership has undergone a notable shift within the past few years amid worries …
Moscow’s military move complicates Washington’s Syria conundrum
From the beginning of the conflict in Syria, Washington has been caught between a rock and hard place on how to respond. Russia’s latest military move in Syria has dimmed recent hopes for a diplomatic solution. In what appears to be a coordinated effort timed for the opening of the UN General Assembly, Russia and …
Putin blames US for migrant crisis in Europe
Vladimir Putin blames the migrant crisis in Europe on the US for imposing its standards on the Middle East and Africa, while failing to understand their culture and traditions. Emma Burrows reports from Moscow. Vladimir Putin today blamed the migrant crisis in Europe on the United States for imposing its own standards on countries in …
Egypt to promote investment in Suez Canal Axis in 8 different countries
Promotional visits will occur over the next three months
Foreign interest rises in France’s Mistral ships
Several countries appear to be willing to buy the two Mistral helicopter carriers that France had initially intended to sell to Russia. After the canceled deal, there’s no shortage of other potential recipients. Some 10 countries voiced their interest in buying two French Mistral warships whose planned sale to Russia had been canceled due to …
Why is Russia afraid of NGOs?
Why is Russia so concerned about the state of its constitution? Can NGO activity really undermine a country or are other factors required? Fiona Clark in Moscow goes in search of answers. This week Russia banned the activities of the US-Congress funded NGO, the National Endowment for Democracy or NED, on Russian territory. This is …
France, Russia in compensation deal on Mistral warships
Negotiations on compensating Russia for the non-delivery of two French Mistral warships have come to an end, Russian media have said. They claimed the two sides had agreed on how much money would change hands. Russian media reported Paris and Moscow had reached a compensation accord for the cancellation of the delivery of two French-made …
Russian tourism shows promise of increase in 2015
Decision-makers say that booking ratios are reassuring and on the rise
Egyptian-Russian economic rapprochement marked with wheat, LNG sectors
Russia sees Egypt as export destination after issues with EU following Crimea crisis, Egypt sees Russia as natural gas source
Al-Sisi invites Putin to launch of Suez Canal Axis in August
Egyptian president met with world leaders in Moscow on Saturday
Egyptian president in Moscow for Russia’s Victory Day
Al-Sisi to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders
No written initiatives for a political solution to Syrian crisis: Opposition official
President of Syrian Coalition discussed upcoming dialogue and Syrian refugees during Cairo visit
Libyan government lauds âliberation of Benghaziâ
House speaker denies foreign intervention in Libyan fight on âstrongholds of terrorismâ
Al-Sisi, Putin seek stronger ties in Sochi
Russian and Egyptian presidents look to coordinate on international issues
10,000 people displaced in Ukraine since start of crisis: UN
For the most part, the 10,000 people have been internally displaced â staying within Ukraine.
Lithuania’s ‘Iron Lady’ poised for victory amid Russia fears
A candidate must win half of the votes cast with a turnout of at least 50% to win in round one.
Death toll rises in Ukraine, fresh warnings of civil war
Kiev and its Western backers see Moscowâs main aims as making sure Ukraineâs east holds a planned âreferendumâ on Sunday calling for autonomy, and sabotaging all possibility of a nationwide presidential election two weeks later.
Deadly battles rage on fringe of east Ukraine town
One Ukrainian military commander said the shooting involved automatic small arms and heavy weaponry, believed to be from armoured vehicles the rebels captured last month as well as other big-calibre weapons and mortars.
Group of Seven agrees swift sanctions against Kremlin over Ukraine
The United States and Europe have prepared fresh sanctions on Russia they could activate as soon as April 18 over the crisis in Ukraine, where tensions spiked as rebels detained an international team of military observers.