President Duterte Accepts AK Rifles, Military Vehicles, Steel Helmets, Ammo From Russia
Russia has donated defense equipment to the Philippines
during its third goodwill visit to the country under the leadership of
President Rodrigo Duterte.
President Duterte led the turnover rites of Russia’s
military armament at Port of Manila on Wednesday, October 25.
The weaponry donated to the Philippine troops were shipped
through Russia’s large anti-submarine ship “Admiral Pantaleev” docked at Pier
15, Port of Manila.
In the acceptance certificate signed by Russia and the
Philippines, around 20 military vehicles, 5,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles, a
million rounds of ammunition, and 5,000 steel helmets were granted to the
Philippine troops.
The acceptance certificate was signed by Defense
Undersecretary Raymundo Elefante and Major General Aleksandr Kshimovskiy, chief
of Russian Main Directorate for International Military Cooperation.
President Duterte has sought to veer away from the United
States and bolster ties with Russia and China.
Russia’s military equipment followed China’s donation of
over 6,000 assault rifles and 100 sniper rifles to the Philippines.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana earlier said that
weapons, which were provided by Russia “at no cost,” would help the Philippines
counterinsurgency.
Prior to the turn-over ceremony, President Duterte had a
tour of Admiral Pantaleev warship.
The Russian Navy presented its firearms and artillery during
the President’s inspection of the anti-submarine vessel.
Admiral Pantaleev, along with Russian anti-submarine ship
Admiral Vinogradov and sea tanker Boris Butoma will stay in the country until
October 26.
The goodwill visit also coincided with the official visit to
the Philippines of Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shogyu, who participated in
the 4th Association of Southeast Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus.
Watch the video below via RTVM:
Source: SunStar Philippines
President Duterte Accepts AK Rifles, Military Vehicles, Steel Helmets, Ammo From Russia
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