Washington Urges Athens To Stop Moscow's Overflight, Concerned Over Russian Presence In Syria
September 08 2015
The United States government has asked Greece to revoke its special permission for Russian overflights, reports Bloomberg News.
Washington is said to be concerned over reports that Moscow is building up its forces in Syria.
The U.S. is said to have asked Greece to cancel its temporary permit for Russian civilian overflights for Sept. 1-24. Greece is considering the request, said a Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday.
Russia is aware of the request and is waiting for a...
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