European governments are facing the prospect of a Russian beachhead in the Mediterranean after Cyprus confirmed they have agreed a deal to allow the Russian navy access to Cypriot ports, in the latest agreement struck between the two countries.
Initial reports of a similar deal earlier this month prompted concern among Western experts, as the small island nation is currently home to a British Royal Air Force base which has become crucial in refuelling allied jets participating in air strikes against ISIS.
Cypriot president Nicos Anastasiades told press then, that the two countries would sign off on as many as 10 joint …read more
Source: Newsweek
