The Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom arrives in Cyprus
On Wednesday, the Minister of Defense of the United Kingdom, Grant Shapps, arrived in Cyprus. During his visit to the island, the politician will hold meetings with officials and personnel at the British bases of the United Kingdom.
According to local media, the British minister's trip to Cyprus is part of a regional tour, during which Grant Shapps will also visit the Palestinian territories and Israel. The Chief of the British Armed Forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, accompanies the politician.
"The Royal Air Force bases in Cyprus are a very important asset. They are used, for example, to support our military in this region," said the minister, speaking in the British Parliament before the visit to Cyprus.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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