Posted on 06/01/2013 1:53:57 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
(CNN) -- Syria's embattled government will get at least 10 fighter jets from Russia -- and they want more, Russian state media reports -- moves that come amid rocky diplomatic efforts to peacefully end the Middle East nation's bloody civil war.
A source involved in Russia's defense complex told the official Itar-Tass news agency Friday that Russia will sell Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government MiG-29 fighter jets to fulfill a "contract ... concluded long ago."
A Syrian delegation in Moscow is pressing for even more jets, with MiG executive Sergei Korotkov telling Russia's state-run RIA Novosti's news that his company and these Syrian authorities are talking about the "details and time frame of a possible contact."
Such discussions come on the heels of the European Union's decision to end its Syrian arms embargo. That move was seen as opening the door for European nations to help rebel fighters militarily, though it may give Russia more wiggle room to back its longtime ally, Assad.
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Oh dear, better send McCain a tent, he will need it when he reads this. Watch out Cindy!
So the whole world is revolving around two or three branches of the Moslem religion? Any Moslem scholars out there who can explain why one branch of the Moslem religion is better for us than any of the other branches?
I’ve come to believe Russia is on the right side of the Syria issue. Amazing that the US is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and nobody in the media cares a wit.
Does this mean now we send Lindsey Graham?
Good but, not enough.
Why not rent a fleet of 100 more and unlimited replacement of all arms fired.
Rockets, bullets, fuel....
I am on the side of Assad as is Russia.
Assad is no saint but he has left Christians alone, which will end when the Muslim Brotherhood wins.
I believe that is what Obama wants-—— Dead Christians.
Push that reset button, Obama. Push it for all you are worth. No, wait. Let me rephrase that ,,,
By the way I wonder who is flying these Russian planes.
If there is a no fly zone established by out resident idiot will our pilots be coming up against Russian Pilots?
Thanks Ernest.
If the Russians could only convince McCain to go and train the rebel pilots the Syrians would have this thing wrapped up in a month.
“By the way I wonder who is flying these Russian planes.
If there is a no fly zone established by out resident idiot will our pilots be coming up against Russian Pilots?”
That was my thought also. In addition, why ask for jets? Attack helicopters would be much better for the kind of fighting they’re doing. Even better something like Puff the Magic Dragon. (I can’t recall what we call the C-140 (?) version with the 105 Howitzer on board.) Jets are difficult to maintain, require a highly trained pilot and can’t stay long on target. Do the Russians make anything like the Warthog? Even large helicopters, which they already have and thus must have a maintenance base.
On another thought, spare parts are always an issue with Russian hardware. Quality isn’t that good either. This is probably even a good environment for a propeller plane like the Super Tucano.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano
Surely the Russians have something like this or a trainer that could be modified.
The ten will last them about a week...if they are lucky.
The Israeli's will make short order of camel jockies driving rusty-assed Migs.
You can bet that Putin won't be selling with any “performance warranty”.
Assad is no saint but he has left Christians alone, which will end when the Muslim Brotherhood wins.
Years ago I felt Russia was moving to what the US was, and the US was moving to what the USSR was. I was proven right.
I am convinced we are on the wrong side. We need a revolution.
I also support Assad as the lesser of two evils but the Russian planes flown by Syrian pilots will just be awesome targets for the Israelis, something fun to shoot down.
1. IRS used as a political tool
2. Enemies List used
3. Civil War that has NOTHING to do with the USA, and one side militarily backed by Russia
Vietnam, you ask? Why no —it’s our own today and now.
‘Cept the media LOVES the Prez. AND we’re not stinking rich and powerful, like before.
FOOLISH QUAGMIRE WRITTEN ALL OVER THIS ONE.
“Amazing that the US is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood and nobody in the media cares a wit.”
Maybe because the current US administration is a branch of the muslim brotherhood?
Bingo. Our government is being run by the enemy. And the press doesn't care.
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