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A Russian ship carrying refurbished attack helicopters destined for Syria has weighed anchor from its Arctic port for a second time after failing to deliver the cargo last month
Its new departure under a Russian flag will provoke fresh tensions because the Kremlin sent a flotilla of naval ships headed by a destroyer, the Admiral Chabanenko, to the Mediterranean earlier this week. The flotilla is a short way ahead of the Alaed and is destined to call at Tartus, the Syrian port where Russia has a naval base.
On Wednesday, a senior Russian defence official said its navy could be dispatched to ensure the passage of merchant shipping to Syria.
"The fleet will be sent on task to guarantee the safety of our ships, to prevent anyone interfering with them in the event of a blockade," Vyacheslav Dzirkaln said. "I remind you, there are no limits."
Rosoboronexport, Russia's state arms agency, confirmed in a statement on Friday that the overhauled helicopters were on board the Alaed. It did not mention the number, but originally there were three, which are thought to be the first deliveries of a larger batch.
Moscow has insisted that it is breaking no laws in delivering the aircraft, which already belonged to Syria but had been serviced in Russia under a contract signed in 2008. It says the helicopters are in parts and would take three months to assemble.
Russia also accuses the west of hypocrisy, pointing to reports that the CIA is coordinating arms supplies to Syrian rebels via Arab intermediaries.
Members of the Syrian National Council, a coalition of groups opposing Mr al-Assad, said this week during a visit to Moscow they were concerned the presence of Russian naval ships off Syria could encourage the president to use more violence against civilians.
Helicopter gunships reportedly fired on villagers in Ham province on Thursday, killing as many as 200 people.
Originally posted by Agent_USA_Supporter
reply to post by Ben81
Hey ben are you on twitter? check it out
Pro Western Think Tank Guardian Journalists Crying Wolf Over The article on The Guardian on Syria
Guardian article turns into regime propaganda on Syria TV
Originally posted by Agent_USA_Supporter
reply to post by Ben81
This is whats happening on twitter.
Guardian article turns into regime propaganda on Syria TV
I think they are in a little Damage Control because this is a second Guardian Fake journalist to come out and criticize that article that spoke of the CFR of the elites.
Originally posted by Ben81
Originally posted by Agent_USA_Supporter
reply to post by Ben81
This is whats happening on twitter.
Guardian article turns into regime propaganda on Syria TV
I think they are in a little Damage Control because this is a second Guardian Fake journalist to come out and criticize that article that spoke of the CFR of the elites.
I want to see that .. no video yet ?
the fake journalist expose what is really happening in syria ?
a true hero
Originally posted by Ben81
Originally posted by Agent_USA_Supporter
reply to post by Ben81
This is whats happening on twitter.
Guardian article turns into regime propaganda on Syria TV
I think they are in a little Damage Control because this is a second Guardian Fake journalist to come out and criticize that article that spoke of the CFR of the elites.
I want to see that .. no video yet ?
the fake journalist expose what is really happening in syria ?
a true hero
Originally posted by Ben81
reply to post by cerebralassassins
Danny is not a hero
a coward and a liar .. Anderson is no better
Originally posted by Silcone Synapse
Is Putin using this shipment to make a political point?
Originally posted by cerebralassassins
Originally posted by Ben81
reply to post by cerebralassassins
Danny is not a hero
a coward and a liar .. Anderson is no better
You may have misunderstood my post, it was to show you how the BBC has used its links to change what really has is happening, however they once again have been busted as the moron in the video was busted and is now constantly looking over his shoulders.
Originally posted by milkyway12
Hopefully the Rebels hit Damascus before they get there and kill Assad or NATO blocks the Russian fleet.
Land locking Russia is a good idea.edit on 14-7-2012 by milkyway12 because: (no reason given)
NATO blocks the Russian fleet.