Posted on 11/18/2013 1:11:32 PM PST by Olog-hai
The head of Russia’s state industrial holding company said on Monday that Moscow was on the verge of reaching a landmark agreement to deliver air defense systems to Egypt’s army.
Rostec chief Sergey Chemezov’s comments came in the wake of a visit to Cairo last week by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu devoted to military and diplomatic ties.
Chemezov told Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti news agency that “some contracts (with Egypt) have already been signed—particularly one concerning air defense systems.” …
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Heckuva job, Barky!
Comparisons between Nasser’s relationship with the USSR are already being made, too.
At least Nasser kept the Islamo-Fascists at bay.
“Why does Egypt need missiles ?”
Shhhh!
At present, Russia sells missiles (cash up front) to teh Gyppos.
Israel then bombs them shortly after delivery and before they are activated.
Repeat as possible.
. . . while being one himself. Remember his history with Israel? He was among those that attacked them in 1948.
He also promoted pan-Arabism and combined nationalism and socialism (all of that sound familiar?)
But the whole world was gonna love us!
Apparently, most commenters fail to realize that the current regime in Egypt is anti-American and very anti-Israel. Russia has been coveting Israel for many decades, desiring a Mediterranean port there. Russia fomented the Six Day war by manipulating Muslim nations.
I think we just gave them the arms anyway.
Obama gives Egypt Billions of dollars extorted from taxpayers.
Egypt uses the money to buy military hardware from Russia.
Obama is not only the worse president we have ever had.
He is also the most stupid, naive and damaging to the country.
Not to mention that he is also an arrogant, clownish, buffoon.
And those are his good points.
Yes; they’re just as anti-American and as anti-Israel as the MB regime.
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