U.S. Says Reported Russian Jet Sale to Syria Causes Concern
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Russia signed an agreement to deliver 36 Yak-130 jet trainer aircraft to Syria in a deal valued at $550 million, Kommersant reported, citing an unidentified person close to weapons exporter Rosoboronexport.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Jan. 18 that trade between Russia and Syria is limited to goods that aren’t banned under international law, the Moscow-based newspaper said.