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Newsweek: Russian Army Set to Agree Deal to Use Cyprus Ports and Airstrips
The president of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, has said he is in talks with the Russian government to let its military use the island nation’s sea and airports. He made the announcement in an interview with Russia’s state owned news agency Itar-Tass today, having previously denied earlier reports that Cyprus had agreed a deal to lease its facilities with the Russian armed forces.
WNU Editor: Russian media first reported over the weekend on a military deal that would permit Russia to use two bases on Cyprus. These reports were immediately denied .... Cyprus denies 'Russia deal on military bases' (BBC) .... but apparently there is a deal and it will involve Russia leasing these facilities (not building them) from Cyprus. Not surprising .... the EU is concerned on what this deal may entail .... Greek Cyprus in spat with Britain over Russian use of military bases (Hurriyet Daily News)
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