Pengagon Refuses to Cancel Mi-17 Deal With Russia, Sparks Controversy in Arms Lobby Congressmen are criticizing Pentagon officials for maintaining contracts with Rosoboronexport, Russian arms exporter, that is supplying Mi-17 helicopters to the US-backed Afghanistan army. Particularly after Vladimir Putins recent behavior, we should not be filling the coffers of Russian arms dealers, said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a Connecticut congresswoman, cited by CBS News. In the wake of increased tensions between Russia and the US, the Pentagon should cancel its deal with Moscow, American lawmakers insist. Pentagon argues that the cancellation of the contract would be a catastrophic blow to the ability of Afghan forces to carry out counterterrorist operations.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 18:43:33 +0000
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