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      Egypt signs $2bn deal for 20 Russian fighter jets
      Mar19

      Egypt signs $2bn deal for 20 Russian fighter jets

      Egypt has signed a $2 billion deal with Russia to buy more than 20 Sukhoi SU-35 multi-role fighter jets, Russia’s daily Kommersant reported yesterday.The contract, which was signed at the end of 2018, would see Russia supply “more than 20” of the aircraft, along with weapons for the planes, to Egypt in 2020-2021.Following the agreement,...

      What has Russia gained from annexing Crimea?
      Mar18

      What has Russia gained from annexing Crimea?

      Five years ago Russia annexed Crimea, then began a conflict in eastern Ukraine that has claimed 13,000 lives. …read more Source: AL...

      Putin: Only in Crimea can Jews have problems with money
      Mar18

      Putin: Only in Crimea can Jews have problems with money

      The Russian leader was responding to a question from a Jewish person when he met the public in Crimea. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...

      Russia to deploy nuclear-capable bombers in Crimea
      Mar18

      Russia to deploy nuclear-capable bombers in Crimea

      The move is in response to the US missile defense deployment in Romania. …read more Source:...

      Russia to deploy nuclear-capable bombers in Crimea
      Mar18

      Russia to deploy nuclear-capable bombers in Crimea

      Russia has announced plans to deploy nuclear-capable strategic bombers to the Crimean Peninsula in response to the US missile defense deployment in Romania. …read more Source: Iran...

      Russia marks five years since annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea
      Mar18

      Russia marks five years since annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea

      The West condemned the takeover of Crimea, a defiant Russia has built power plants and a new bridge to the peninsula. …read more Source: AL...

      Ukraine measles outbreak kills 11, infects 30,000
      Mar18

      Ukraine measles outbreak kills 11, infects 30,000

      Eleven people have died and more than 30,000 have been infected this year. …read more Source:...

      EU slams Russia on 5th anniversary of Crimea annexation
      Mar18

      EU slams Russia on 5th anniversary of Crimea annexation

      EU foreign policy chief Mogherini condemns illegal annexation of Crimea, Russia’s violation of international law …read more Source: Anadolu...

      Russia: Two thermal power plants unveiled in Crimea
      Mar18

      Russia: Two thermal power plants unveiled in Crimea

      Rostec is set to unveil two newly-built thermal power plants in Crimea on Monday. …read more Source:...

      Putin, in Crimea for annexation anniversary, launches power stations
      Mar18

      Putin, in Crimea for annexation anniversary, launches power stations

      President Vladimir Putin inaugurated two new power stations in Crimea on Monday after flying into the Black Sea peninsula to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of the region from Ukraine. …read more Source: The Daily...