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The Pentagon cuts contracts with Rosoboronexport

Washington, USA - "Furthering contracts contradicts our nation's commitment to the principles of freedom and democracy”.

The Pentagon has cancelled all contracts between the United States and the Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport, which is claimed to be "Arming the oppressive Syrian regime”. The bill, introduced by Democrat Congressman Jim Moran, was passed and was attached to the 2013 US military budget. “It is beyond unacceptable for the United States Government to work with a firm that is arming the...

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Rome, Italy, 07/20/2012 13:44
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