A recent agreement signed between South Cyprus and Russia to allow Russian navy vessels to dock in Cyprus ports has raised concerns in the UK.
The controversial deal allows heavily armed Russian warships to dock in Cypriot ports, a move which was “worrying and disappointing” according to some British MPs.
Tension is on the increase between the West and Moscow because of the Ukraine crisis. Although the Russian navy will only be permitted to dock in Cyprus ports for reason of counter-terrorism and to combat piracy, it was hinted by President Anastasiades that Russian warplanes could also be permitted to use the …read more
Source: LGC News
