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Soviet Grip in Egypt Deepens Says Beirut AP
Western diplomats note heavy Soviet influence in Egypt after Nasser. Moscow has supplied arms including aircraft and tanks, financed the Aswan High Dam, and maintained about 12,000 Soviet advisers. Egypt remains independent on internal matters while Moscow seeks leverage in regional issues.
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