Blinken Urges Algeria to Rethink Stands on Russia, Western Sahara
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Algeria's president has referred to Russia as a 'brotherly country' and has pressured Morocco over its claim to disputed territory of Western Sahara, where Algeria backs independence fighters
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Wednesday in Algeria, a Moscow ally and major gas producer that has faced calls to boost exports to Europe after prices soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a three-nation tour of the Middle East and North Africa Wednesday with appeals for Algeria to limit ties with Russia and look to improve relations with neighboring Morocco.
Top US envoy arrives after trip to country's arch-rival Morocco, which normalized ties with Israel under a deal that sparked renewed tensions over disputed Western Sahara
After meeting with top Algerian officials on Wednesday, Blinken said the Ukraine conflict should cause all countries to re-evaluate relations with Russia and express support for the territorial integrity of other states.
Algeria's president has referred to Russia as a 'brotherly country' and has pressured Morocco over its claim to disputed territory of Western Sahara, where Algeria backs independence fighters
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