Moscow boosts strategic Syria ties with arms shipments, naval base

Moscow boosts strategic Syria ties with arms shipments, naval base

Special to WorldTribune.com Compiled by Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com On Feb. 13, Russia’s head of state-run arms deal agency the Rosoboronexport caused an international stir with a statement that confirms Moscow’s determination to continue arms delivery to the Syrian regime in Damascus despite the deepening civil war in the nation. “In the absence of sanctions, we […]

Russia vows to continue arms deliveries to Syria: ‘no restrictions’

Russia vows to continue arms deliveries to Syria: ‘no restrictions’

Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — Russia said it intends to complete additional weapons deliveries to the embattled regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Kremlin said Moscow would fulfill several unidentified defense contracts with Syria in 2012. Officials said Russian weapons exports to Damascus have not been banned by the United Nations. “As of today […]