MOSCOW: Russia has finalised a deal with NATO to supply two dozen combat helicopters to Afghanistan and train local pilots.
Russia and NATO will set up a trust fund for the supply and maintenance of Mi-17 and Mi-35 helicopters, said a top Russian diplomat.
“We have carried out a large amount of preparatory work to assess Afghanistan's need in helicopters, their maintenance and personnel training,” Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told the Itar-Tass news agency on Friday.
“Some NATO countries have announced readiness to make national contributions to the fund.”
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