Russia has signed an agreement with Cyprus to give Russian navy ships access to Cypriot ports.

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed the deal after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades.

The deal comes as tensions between Russia and Western countries over the Ukrainian conflict continue.

President Putin said that other countries should not be concerned and that the port's main use would be for counter-terrorism and anti-piracy.

The island already hosts British military bases. Britain announced on Tuesday that it would be deploying troops to Ukraine as trainers.

Tensions remain high between Russia and other European countries but the Russian leader was not concerned that the deal could be misconstrued.

"Our friendly ties aren't aimed against anyone," President Putin said. "I don't think it should cause worries anywhere."

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full article: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31632259

Is this the biggest blow so far for EU and UK? What's next on Putin's agenda?

Originally posted by Neonika wtf Cyprus

Originally posted by Callum Go home, Cyprus, you're drunk.

Originally posted by buckingfastard Good for them , They need money

Originally posted by RomanNavy I hope they got a **** load of money for that so they can stop begging in Brussels for once

Originally posted by Upton Urgh why is Putin still alive? It's a shame cos Russia could be a brilliant country if it wasn't being led by a tyrant.

Originally posted by Swine People really don't know how Russia is like. I'm in St. Petersburg right now for the second time and it's still beautiful. The transportation system works well and is very cheap, there's way more multinational businesses and western influence than Russians would like to admit, gays can live in this city. You see many gay couples - they just don't hold hands. The streets are very clean, people always stop for pedestrians and you feel safe with all the police and military everywhere.

Originally posted by Swine People really don't know how Russia is like. I'm in St. Petersburg right now for the second time and it's still beautiful. The transportation system works well and is very cheap, there's way more multinational businesses and western influence than Russians would like to admit, gays can live in this city. You see many gay couples - they just don't hold hands. The streets are very clean, people always stop for pedestrians and you feel safe with all the police and military everywhere.

Originally posted by Swine People really don't know how Russia is like. I'm in St. Petersburg right now for the second time and it's still beautiful. The transportation system works well and is very cheap, there's way more multinational businesses and western influence than Russians would like to admit, gays can live in this city. You see many gay couples - they just don't hold hands. The streets are very clean, people always stop for pedestrians and you feel safe with all the police and military everywhere.

Originally posted by Chucko Sign me up I am sick and tired of getting run over when visiting other cities and who doesn't like seeing military everywhere they go when on vacation?