Russia’s uneven relationship with the Maghreb
Last weekend, after the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, a Russian cargo plane departed from Russia's air base
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier thanked Egypt for mediating in the Gaza war during his visit on Wednesday. In a joint statement with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Steinmeier urged continued efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The statement expressed concern that the conflict continues to risk spreading into a broader regional conflagration.
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