As the situation in Egypt escalates, a source with 'very close ties' to the Egyptian government tells Breitbart News that the country is preparing to send a diplomatic mission to Russia. While the Obama Administration sends conflicting messages about the conflict, Russia, China and Saudi Arabia have issued strong statements in support of the government's crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood. America's influence in the region is waning. "They're terrorists," the source told Breitbart News referring to people protesting in support of the Muslim Brotherhood. More.