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Russian President signed Monday in Cairo with his host al-Sisi an agreement launching the construction of the multi-billion Dabaa nuclear station, sponsored by Moscow. President Vladimir Putin arrived In Cairo from Syria where he ordered partial pullout of Russian forces Read more
Saudi Arabia announced Thursday military deal in which Moscow will deliver its latest S-400 air defense system and transfer expertise to Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI). Aside from the S-400 air defense system, Riyadh will also buy Kornet anti-tank guided Read more
Saudi Arabia and Russia are on the verge of setting up a joint fund worth $1bn aiming at strengthening energy cooperation between the two giant oil producers. The deal is to be officially unveiled this week during the historical visit Read more
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Tuesday expressed Saudi Arabia’s intention to keep good ties with Russia after Moscow fumed over the red carpet welcome reserved to the United States during Trump’s visit to Riyadh. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Read more
President Trump Wednesday urged Russia to call to order Syrian President Bashar Assad and regional ally Teheran. This came at a meeting in Washington with Russian top diplomat Sergei Lavrov, the highest Russian official received by the US President since Read more
Moscow, Teheran and Ankara agreed Thursday in Astana; Kazakhstan’s capital; to work towards peace in Syria as the three warring sides penned down agreement to create safe zones to allow the return of refugees and facilitate peace. According to Russian Read more
Presidents Putin and Trump had their first telephone conversation over Syria following US airstrikes on a Syrian military air base last month. Both sides think it is important for warring parties to halt hostilities. A statement from White House noted Read more
Russia has sent a message to Israel warning that its in-and-out military operations in Syria will not be tolerated. Following last week’s incident, the Israeli ambassador to Russia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry to informed about Moscow’s concerns about Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not receive Libya’s UN-backed Prime Minister Faiez Serraj scheduled to visit Moscow Thursday and Friday, the Russian President’s office said. As announced by Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov, Head of the Presidency Council (PC) Read more
Tourism is on the rise in Egypt signaling that the once paralyzed sector could be on the verge of recovery according to spokeswoman of the Tourism Ministry Omaima al-Husseini. She said there is “an increase in the number of tourists” Read more