Top Russian officials in landmark visit to Egypt

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Russia have opened high-level talks in Cairo in what could herald a major shift in Egypt's foreign policy.

Thursday's talks between Nabil Fahmy and Sergei Lavrov come amid strains in Egypt's relationship with the United States, its main foreign backer and benefactor since the 1970s. The Russian delegation in Cairo is Moscow's highest-level visit in years to Egypt. Russia's defense minister, Sergei Shoigu, is also in Cairo for talks with officials. (AP)