15/05/2010 09:01
Russia will supply Syria with warplanes, artillery systems and anti-aircraft missiles, Mikhail Dmitriyev, head of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation told media Friday night.
Israeli officials reacted angrily to the news, Reuters reported.
Israeli officials reacted angrily to the news, Reuters reported.
“Syria at the present time cannot afford to pay for this sophisticated weaponry, indeed, it has hardly enough money to buy food for its citizens. One can only wonder what is the real reason behind this dubious deal," an unnamed government official in Jerusalem told the news agency.
Israel and Russia have already been at odds in recent years over Moscow’s pledge to provide Iran, another Israeli enemy, with the advanced S-300 air defense system. Though the order was placed in 2007, none of the systems have been delivered, allegedly due to technical glitches, though many believe the delay stems from international opposition to the sale.
Israel and Russia have already been at odds in recent years over Moscow’s pledge to provide Iran, another Israeli enemy, with the advanced S-300 air defense system. Though the order was placed in 2007, none of the systems have been delivered, allegedly due to technical glitches, though many believe the delay stems from international opposition to the sale.
Note: Quick! Will someone call the White House and ask Obama what exactly he agreed to with Russia? All those "friendly" little celebrations between Obama's administration and Russia are similar to the spider inviting the fly into her parlor! And when are we going to hear a condemnation from our Administration - isn't this an insult to the United States? Why, I'll bet this insult from Russia is ten times worse than Israel wanting to build homes in East Jerusalem.
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