{{Egypt\u2019s military leader Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was warmly received by Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday during his first trip abroad following his seizure of power in a coup last year.}}<\/p>\n
In a show of support for the Egyptian leader, Putin offered what appeared to be an endorsement for el-Sisi\u2019s decision to run in an upcoming presidential election in the politically turbulent Middle Eastern nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a very important decision, to take on such a mission for the fate of the Egyptian people. I wish you success, both personally and as a representative of the Russian people,\u201d Putin said.<\/p>\n
El-Sisi\u2019s visit to Moscow points to a potential pivot toward Russia by Egypt \u2013 traditionally a stalwart US ally \u2013 that could dramatically reorient international relations in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
At the meeting, El-Sisi stressed the need for Russia and Egypt to work together on combating terrorism, citing recent events in Syria as an example of terrorists threatening a country\u2019s security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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