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Ukraine’s “damaging” arms trade with Georgia back in spotlight

Published: 08 October, 2009, 22:15
Edited: 05 November, 2009, 16:36


T-84U “Oplot” tank

Ukraine’s arms exports, which a parliamentary commission said damage national interests, haven’t stopped despite grave allegations, a Ukrainian MP warns. The newest hardware is being sold to Georgia and other countries.

 
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