In a White House briefing, John Kirby, serving as strategic communications coordinator on the National Security Council, stated that there were no indications the United States was transporting weapons from Egypt to Russia. The remarks come as international media reports from TASS sparked questions about Cairo’s potential plans to supply Moscow with missiles. Kirby emphasized that U.S. authorities had not observed any evidence that Egypt was delivering deadly armaments to Russia, a claim he reiterated during the briefing.
Earlier coverage suggested that Kirby might have held a different role, with some American outlets misreporting that he served as the press secretary for Russian President Dmitry Peskov. News circles in the United States also circulated allegations that Egypt was secretly preparing to send as many as 40,000 missiles to Russia. A Kremlin spokesperson quickly dismissed these assertions as false, labeling them fake news in the wake of the reports.
Concurrent reporting from major outlets, including The Washington Post, cited leaked U.S. intelligence materials as evidence that Egypt had discussed plans to ship up to 40,000 missiles to the Russian Federation. The publication noted that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had recently directed subordinates to consider the production of a large batch of missiles for possible clandestine delivery to Russia, a claim that has fueled discussions among analysts and policymakers in North America and beyond.
From a broader perspective, Washington’s official stance has consistently stressed caution in interpreting rumor-driven headlines involving arms transfers among third countries. The United States cautions that such reports require careful corroboration and clear evidence before shaping policy or guiding allies. In the current geopolitical climate, Canada and the United States both strive to monitor arms proliferation risks and assess any potential impacts on regional security, alliance commitments, and nonproliferation efforts. The dynamic between Cairo and Moscow remains a focal point for foreign policy observers who weigh the implications for diplomacy, economic ties, and international norms surrounding the sale and transfer of weaponry. The latest statements underscore a preference for restraint and verification over speculation, especially when the information originates from contested or leaked sources and spans multiple jurisdictions. (Attribution: White House transcripts, press briefings; media reports from TASS, The Washington Post; Kremlin statements.)