The head of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiadis made the initiative of Russia to host military installations within its country, reports Xinhua news Agency.
According to the President, the document on military cooperation between the 2 countries will be signed during the visit of his visit to Moscow on February 25." Have worn out (defense) agreement, which must be updated in the form in which it Is. At the same time will provide certain additional fields, As We do with other countries, for example France and Germany ", - said Anastasiadis, RIA " Novosti ". Assumed air base, which provides for the placement of aircraft of Russia, will be located approximately 40 kilometers from the base of the Royal air force in the area of Akrotiri. In addition, Anastasiadis said that opposes the expansion of sanctions against Russia from the EU because of the situation in Ukraine." We wish to protect further deterioration in relations between Russia and the EU, " he said. The head of Cyprus said that the majority of EU countries take a similar position, supporting more diplomatic steps than the introduction of additional sanctions against Russia." Cyprus and Russia have traditionally enjoyed good relations, and it will not change ", - said Anastasiadis. We emphasize that Cyprus is not just opposed sanctions on the Russian capital. In January, Deputy official envoy of the government of the Republic of Victor Papadopoulos said that the Union of European States gave Cyprus and other opponents of the introduction of new penalties with regard to Russia, to state their position.


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