Sure the Syrian opposition is a bunch of blood thirsty heathen mooselimbs, but come on.
Oopsie! Obama thought Putin was too busy with Ukraine to be concerned with Syria, so he started cranking up the war machine by shipping arms to the “moderate” jihadi factions. How’s that working out for you, Obuttboy?
Another “In Your Face!” to Obama...
“we will fulfill the obligations under a previously signed contract”
Apparently delivery was delayed in August of last year due to non-payment. That Russia would go ahead and start sending them now, for use against the Obama-backed rebels, can’t be seen as anything else.
But, remember kiddies! “It’s just a regional power”.
Good. Six years ago, I would have said that Assad was one of the worst national leaders in the world. Now that Obama has put some of his friends in power, I see just how much worse it can be when the US puts brutal terrorists in charge of unstable countries. I’d just as soon have Assad stay in power, at least until we have a real president (and even then, it’s not for the US to decide).
I see that the Yak 130 fighter trainer/ light fighter is powered by Progress turbofans made at the Motor-Sich plant in Ukraine. Must wonder if the current turmoil will have a negative effect on engine deliveries.
This announcement likely means Syria will get the planes slowly over the next few years when they can pay.
