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Russian asserts full support for Egypt in combating terrorism in Sinai
Egypt is looking to obtaining state-of-the-art Russian weaponry, says Russian defence minister
Syria talks falter as US, Russia meet at G-20
Top diplomats from Russia and the US have failed to reach a deal to curb fighting in Syria following talks on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in China. The Ukraine conflict has also surfaced in discussions at the forum.
Military delegation heads to Russia to tackle bilateral cooperation
This is the third meeting held by the Egyptian-Russian military committee
IPC: Russian athletes cannot compete as neutrals
No luck for Russian athletes who hoped to avoid the Russian federation’s ban from the Rio Paralympics. Their latest appeal has been rejected, meaning they will not be allowed to take part as individuals.
Speculation over Uzbekistan’s future amid president’s illness
Islam Karimov has ruled Uzbekistan for more than 25 years. His power there is greater than that of Putin in Russia. Reports the authoritarian president is seriously ill have raised questions about the country’s future.
Russia returns as international power at the expense of Syria, US manages the conflict instead of ending it: Al-Ghad Al-Soury Movement office director
Egypt’s relations with Russia and Saudi Arabia will help in resolving the crisis, but only if Egypt manages its relationships well
Armed Forces Arming Authority negotiate to obtain biometric devices for EHCAAN
The Russian parties demanded the provision of these devices, and that airports be ready for inspection, says EHCAAN chairperson
Russia barred from further use of Iran military base
Russian fighter jets had temporary permission to fly missions over Syria from Iran. Then Iran’s parliament said no. The relationship between Iran and Russia has always lacked trust.
Russia’s inspection of airports does not harm our sovereignty: Aviation Minister
A road map has been drawn that will lead to the resumption of flights between Egypt and Russia, says Fathy
Russia pulls out warplanes from Iran
Russia has pulled its warplanes out of Iran after conducting airstrikes on Syria from an Iranian base.
Ukraine, Russia flex muscles ahead of Independence Day
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have been rising in recent weeks.
Moscow ready to host Israel–Palestine peace talks: Al-Sisi
In the first of a two-part interview, Al-Sisi discusses Egypt’s position on foreign affairs-related issues. The second part of the interview, which focuses on domestic affairs, will be published Tuesday
Security cooperation protocol with Russia for Egypt’s airports is pending: Civil Aviation Minister
Ground services lost more than EGP 300m when Russia halted its direct flights to and from Egypt
Russia to send trial flight to Cairo airport prior to possible resumption of flights
A Russian delegation is set to visit Egypt at the end of August to finalise the decision on resuming direct flights
‘Russia was in charge of its own fate in 1991’
A quarter century after the August Coup, Dmitry Bykov, one of Russia’s most famous intellectuals, journalists and opposition figures reflects on the days that effectively led to the end of the Soviet Union.
Another Russian delegation to visit Egypt, evaluate security measures in airports
The resumption of direct flights between Russia and Egypt is simply “a matter of time”, says civil aviation minister
‘Not one single convoy’ reached besieged Syrians this month, says UN envoy
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura symbolically ended a meeting on Syria after saying no aid convoys reached besieged cities. He said the time had come for Russia and the United States to both push for an Aleppo ceasefire.
Egypt strengthens ties with BRICS nations
Egypt, India keen to increase trade, cooperation, as India assists in renewable energy, vocational training development
Russia to participate in anti-terrorism exercises with Egypt in October
Egyptian-Russian bilateral relations have been fostered following the ouster of Morsi
Russian delegation visits Egypt to settle unknown fate of flight suspension
Delegation to refer its report to Russian president to issue final decision on resumption of direct flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
Russia launches bombing campaigns against IS targets from air base in Iran
Russia has said it launched strikes against the so-called “Islamic State” from air bases in Iran. It’s a noticeable change of strategy for Moscow as it continues to aid the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Russian delegation to inspect Egypt’s airports, consider resuming direct flights
The Russian delegation will release a report following the inspection, which will include their decision to resume flights or not
‘Lonely’ Erdogan turns his face back to Russia
Meeting of the Turkish and Russian leaders put an end to tension between the two countries. Both Erdogan and Putin are eyeing rapprochement. However, energy expert Necdet Pamir is skeptical of the promises made.
Report: MSF-supported hospital bombed in Idlib, Syria
Weekend airstrikes by unspecified belligerents have destroyed a hospital in northern Syria, Doctors Without Borders reports. Elsewhere, recent attacks by Russia have flattened opposition areas of Aleppo.
Opinion: Erdogan, Putin and the touchy Turkish Stream
The presidents of Russia and Turkey are expected to repair relations and revive a gas pipeline project at a meeting in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. There is, however, one key issue on the table, DW’s Andrey Gurkov writes.
Egypt receives Russian missile vessel
Russia delivered Thursday a Molniya RKA-32 corvette to Egypt as a “gift”, according to military spokesperson
Egypt among 43 countries to monitor Russia’s Duma elections
Russian electoral commission invites 89 countries, organisations, and diplomats to monitor the parliamentary elections
IOC’s Bach criticized, Russia relieved over doping decision
After the decision not to impose a general ban on Russian athletes from competing at the Olympics in Brazil, IOC President Thomas Bach has faced widespread criticism. In Russia, though, the news was greeted with relief.
Opinion: Putting it on a plate for the IOC
Following the CAS verdict on Russia’s track and field ban for Rio, the IOC must follow up by excluding Russia completely, says DW’s Stefan Nestler. Yet such a step should only be the beginning.
Egypt invites Russia to assess airport security for resumption of flights
Minister of Civil Aviation was informed of expected security cooperation protocol during visit to Russia