Russia Denied There Is Tensions Between Moscow and Rabat
The Claim
Algeria is the main reason for the crisis between Russia and Morocco.
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Emerging story
Echourouk newspaper published an analysis claiming Algeria is the reason for a crisis between Russia and Morocco.
Several social media users and pages shared the article written by the journalist Muhammed Muslim.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar team investigated the claim and found the story false.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the news claiming Algeria is the reason for a crisis between Moscow and Morocco.
The article indicated the suspension of flights between Morocco and Russia which was due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The journalist added to his analysis that the Russian Ambassador to Morocco, who was in fact on a planned vacation, is summoned to his country for consultations.
The journalist also cited Russia’s decision to postpone the 6th Arab-Russian Forum scheduled for the end of this month in Morocco.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the claim denying tensions between Rabat and Moscow.
Our team found that Echourouk’s analysis was based on an article on Al Quds giving the same ideas and events cited in the main story.
