Putin backs Sissi for Egypt leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished Egypt’s military chief victory in the nation’s presidential vote, even though he has yet to announce his bid – a strong endorsement signalling Moscow’s desire to expand its ties with a key US ally in the Middle East.

Putin backs Sissi for Egypt leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished Egypt’s military chief victory in the nation’s presidential vote, even though he has yet to announce his bid – a strong endorsement signalling Moscow’s desire to expand its ties with a key US ally in the Middle East.

Without naming the United States, the Kremlin used Egyptian Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ’s visit to Moscow criticise what it regards as US interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

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