Russia helps Egypt with building nuclear reactor

Russia and Egypt have signed an agreement for the construction of a nuclear reactor in the North African country.

The Kremlin has announced this on Monday. President Putin is Monday in the Egyptian capital Cairo, where he and his counterpart sign the contract for assistance with the construction of the reactor in Dabaa.

Putin and Sisi take the opportunity to discuss the tense situation in the Middle East now that the United States has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The Russian leader will fly to Turkey later on Monday