Cyprus shifts from non-alignment to pro-Western defense posture, deepens US ties

Cyprus is phasing out Russian weapons and expanding defense cooperation with the US, marking a strategic realignment in the Eastern Mediterranean. This shift, driven by regional security concerns and US engagement, redefines Cyprus's traditional balancing act between Moscow and the West. The move could affect regional power dynamics and Russia's influence in the area.

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