Fate of Iraq’s $4 billion Arms Deal with Russia Unknown

The fate of a $4.2 billion dollar weapons deal between Iraq and Russia appears to be in limbo.

A spokesman for Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Saturday that the deal had been cancelled because of his government’s “suspicions of corruption.” However, other officials say the plan is under review.

Baghdad and Moscow signed off on the weapons package in October.

Reports say 30 Mi-28 attack helicopters were to be included in the deal, which would make Russia Iraq’s … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict


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