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Putin Speaks to Netanyahu Over Conflict with Hamas – Kremlin

Following calls with several Middle East leaders, Putin said there was a risk the conflict could become a "regional war."

Russia FM Reassures Egypt on Grain Deliveries

Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the two countries accounted for 85% of Egypt's wheat imports.

back in business

Russian Tourists Fly in to Egypt's Red Sea Resorts After 6-Year Ban

Moscow had barred direct flights to Egypt after the 2015 bombing of a Russian airliner shortly after takeoff from a Red Sea resort.

Putin Overturns 2015 Ban on Flights to Egyptian Resorts

Russia had banned flights to Egypt in 2015 after a bomb brought down a Russian plane over the Sinai Peninsula.

‘NET POSITIVE’

Could Russia Benefit From the Suez Canal Blockage?

The Kremlin wants to use the grounding of the Ever Given ship to promote its Northern Sea Route and counter European concerns over Nord Stream 2.

CLEARED FOR DEPARTURE

Russian Flights to Egypt's Sinai to Resume Five Years After Deadly Jet Attack

An Egyptian official said Russia will resume flights to Egypt's Red Sea resorts in March after the lifting of 2015 ban.

Deadly Russian Plane Crash ‘Not Terrorism,’ Egypt Says

The court also ruled that the identities of the 224 victims have not been officially established.

Serving an ultimatum

U.S. Warns Egypt Over $2Bln Russian Fighter Jet Deal – WSJ

Washington is reportedly urging its allies and partners to reconsider transactions with Russia.

Russia Secures $2Bln Fighter Jet Contract With Egypt — Reports

Russia has lost around 50 billion rubles ($760 million) in arms sales since sanctions hit in 2014, officials estimate.

Kadyrov Couldn't Win Over Mo Salah, or Egypt (Op-ed)

The Pharaohs are used to strongmen seeking to profit from their glory.

Egyptian Gets on His Bike for World Cup Road Trip

Egyptian football fan starts cycling trip from Cairo to Moscow for the 2018 World Cup.

Russia Restores Flights to Cairo 2 Years After Deadly Crash

A 2015 terrorist bombing killed 224 people on board a plane bound for St. Petersburg.

Russia Said to Be Ready to Sign Pact on Resuming Cairo Flights

The pact would mark the first easing of Moscow’s ban on air travel since terrorists blew up a Russian passenger jet over the Sinai Peninsula

Putin, Sisi Set to Finalize $30 Billion Nuclear Deal, Boost Ties

Vladimir Putin is due to meet his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on Monday.

Russia, Egypt in Talks to Sign Airbase Deal

Moscow has been increasing its military cooperation with Cairo in recent years, amidst a drop in U.S.-Egypt relations since the 2013 military coup

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