Posted by Matt in April 9th, 2007 |
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It’s good business for them, but the Kremlin’s customer list is controversial: Venezuela, Iran, and China have received shipments.
For President Vladimir Putin, reviving defense exports is a good way to boost international respect for Russia. He also considers it good business. Russian arms sales have risen steadily since 2001, the year after Putin came to [...]
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Posted by Matt in March 28th, 2007 |
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Moscow’s decision against delivering nuclear fuel to Iran’s Bushehr reactor demonstrates a change in Russian foreign policy. Previously, Russia has supported Iran throughout its confrontation with the United States and with the West over its nuclear research program. Russia saw relations with Iran as positive for a number of reasons: Iran is a major purchaser [...]
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