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Russia just gave Afghanistan a ‘donation’ of 10,000 automatic rifles


RIA Novosti /ReutersKABUL (Reuters) – Afghan officials took delivery of 10,000 automatic rifles and millions of rounds of ammunition as a gift from Russia on Wednesday, another sign of deepening involvement by Moscow in the war-torn country.
Dependent almost entirely on foreign aid, Afghan security forces are struggling to secure the country amid a rising insurgency.
As the NATO-led coalition’s military presence dwindled last year, Afghan leaders reached out to Moscow, which fought a war of its own in Afghanistan during the 1980s, for more Russian-made weapons, including small arms, artillery and attack helicopters.
“This donation represents a deep friendship between two nations,” …read more

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