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Russia wins $US 250 MLN jet ‘gift’
Published: 28 March, 2008, 14:28
Algeria is reportedly returning 15 MiG-29 fighter jets to Russia. The planes were supplied around two years ago, but Algerian officials claim they were equipped with worn or low-quality parts.
However, Russia says political motives are behind the move and will keep the advance payment of $US 250 million.
Further supplies of SU-30 jets to Algeria have also been suspended.
Russia sells its aircraft to a number of countries, including Syria and Iran.
28.03.2008, 13:22
Oil depot explodes in Russia’s southA fierce fire, caused by the explosion of an oil depot in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan on Thursday, has now been extinguished. Dozens of fire crews fought the blaze for almost 18 hours. |
28.03.2008, 16:20
Georgian ex-minister gets 11 year sentenceA court in Georgia has found the country's ex-Defence Minister guilty of extortion and sentenced him to 11 years in absentia. Irakli Okruashvili is currently exiled in France, where he’s seeking political asylum. |
