AKEL GS reacts strongly to US training of the Cyprus National Guard

Despite government references, Cyprus’ relations with Russia have already been adversely affected

“Astra” radio station, 10th July 2020

The goal of the US is the promotion of their interests in the eastern Mediterranean by removing Russia and China from the region and this is recorded in the Rubio-Menendez law, which states that Cyprus, Greece and Israel are to be used for this purpose, the General Secretary of AKEL A.Kyprianou told ‘Astra’ radio station commenting on the US intention to provide military training to the National Guard in Cyprus.

The General Secretary of AKEL pointed out that despite the government’s references, Cyprus’ relations with Russia have already been adversely affected and recalled that Russian ships have not been allowed to dock for two years in Cyprus ports, and that numerous agreements that have been signed between the two countries for some years now are not proceeding. It appears that there is no agreement on the double taxation issue between Nicosia and Moscow. He also wondered what would happen if Cypriots were called upon to fight for American interests in the region.