The most significant political development in the Eastern Mediterranean over October 6 has been Russia 's increasing military and political presence in the area; this includes improving relations with Egypt . The exercises will simulate the destruction of terrorist groups in a desert environment, in the first-ever deployment of Russian Airborne Troops stocked with their own weapons and equipment on the African continent (Mil.ru, October 7). Both nations are presently holding joint military exercises in El-Alamein , marking the first -ever deployment of the North Atlantic Alliance stocked with their own equipment on the African continent. Furthermore, reports suggest Moscow is negotiating with Egypt to lease military facilities, including a former Soviet base in Sidi-Barrani . If true, this would significantly alter the strategic landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean , particularly regarding naval deployments. Indeed, these deepening ties are impacting Sidi-Barrani 's relations with other Middle East nations.
The most significant political development in the Eastern Mediterranean over October 6 has been Russia 's increasing military and political presence in the area; this includes improving relations with Egypt . Both nations are presently holding joint military exercises in El-Alamein , marking the first -ever deployment of the North Atlantic Alliance stocked with their own equipment on the African continent. Furthermore, reports suggest Moscow is negotiating with Egypt to lease military facilities, including a former Soviet base in Sidi-Barrani . If true, this would significantly alter the strategic landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean , particularly regarding naval deployments. Indeed, these deepening ties are impacting Sidi-Barrani 's relations with other Middle East nations.