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Russia Reroutes Diesel Exports to Morocco as EU Embargo Looms
In order to escape the new embargo of the European Union which takes effect this Sunday, February 5, 2023, Russia has accelerated its exports of diesel to Morocco and Turkey.
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Morocco Shifts Stance, Sends Tanks to Ukraine in First African Arms Delivery
Hitherto neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, Morocco is said to have delivered tanks to Ukraine, thus becoming the first African country to take this action. What are the reasons behind this arms delivery?
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Russian Nickel Giant Nornickel Seeks to Shift Operations to Morocco Amid Sanctions
Hit by the Western sanctions taken after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Potanin, a powerful businessman, a recognized politician and close to President Putin, who is also the owner of Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium, is forced to relocate part of his activities to several countries including Morocco.
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Morocco Reportedly Sends Soviet-Era Tanks to Ukraine via Czech Upgrade
Morocco would have sent tanks to Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia for almost a year. This military equipment would have been modernized in the Czech Republic before its deployment.
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Morocco Emerges as Key Destination for Russian Oil Exports Amid Sanctions
Morocco is cited as one of the main destinations for Russian oil product deliveries in Africa and around the world. In 2022, the kingdom saw its diesel supply accelerate to 735,000 tons from 66,000 tons in 2021.
Morocco
Morocco Denies Reports of Tank Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Conflict
The information about Morocco delivering spare parts or T72 tanks to Ukraine is false. Is the kingdom providing direct or indirect support to a party in the Russia-Ukraine conflict? What is the reality?
Morocco
Russia and Algeria Launch Joint Anti-Terror Drills Near Moroccan Border
Algeria is launching joint anti-terrorist military maneuvers with Russian forces, near the southwest border with Morocco, to simulate "the search and destruction of terrorist groups."
Morocco
Russia Doubles Scholarships for Moroccan Students Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Russia continues to welcome Moroccan students on its territory. It has decided to increase the number of scholarships it grants them.
Morocco
Grain Ships Depart Ukraine for Morocco, Germany Despite Russian Agreement Suspension
Three cargo ships loaded with grain have left Ukrainian waters this Tuesday for various destinations including Morocco, after Russia suspended the grain export agreement on Saturday.
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UN General Assembly: Morocco Joins 142 Nations in Condemning Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Regions
Presented on Wednesday at the 11th special session of the UN General Assembly, the resolution condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian regions was voted by 143 countries, including Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Student Released from Death Sentence in Ukraine Returns Home
Moroccan student Brahim Saadoun arrived on Saturday evening at Mohammed V International Airport via a flight from Riyadh International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Sentenced to death by the separatist authorities of Donetsk in Ukraine, he was released following negotiations led by Saudi Arabia.
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Moroccan and Russian Foreign Ministers Hold Talks at UN General Assembly
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, had talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergueï Lavrov , at the United Nations headquarters in New York.