Military Russian General considers weapons deal with Hamas

Feb 17, 2006

Chief-of-Staff of the Russian army Youri Palwionski announced on Friday that the Russian government will decide on a deal to export weapons to Palestine after meeting Hamas leaders in Moscow.

Palwionski answered questions at the press conference he held regarding whether the Russian government will change its policies of providing Palestine with armored vehicles and helicopters. "We will look into the nature of decision that will come out after the meeting with Hamas," he said.

The general also added that the deal would oblige the Russian government to give Palestine two helicopters and armed vehicles for Palestinian security forces.