Russia sends 10,000 utomatic Rifles to Afghanistan as a Gift to fight insurgency

What a gift?

Afghan officials have received 10,000 automatic rifles and millions of rounds of ammunition as a gift from Russia in another sign of deepening involvement by Moscow in the war-torn country.

 

Afghan security forces are struggling to secure the country amid a rising insurgency. Many of the progress made has been dependent almost entirely on foreign aid.

"This donation represents a deep friendship between two nations," Afghan national security adviser Hanif Atmar said at an event marking delivery of the arms shipment.

"This important donation is from an important friend of Afghanistan in a crucial time for Afghanistan and the region."

The guns and ammunition were provided under an existing security agreement between the two countries, he added.

Russia's ambassador, Alexander Mantytskiy, told the gathered military and security officers that his country was willing to work with Afghanistan to combat problems like terrorism and drugs.
Wednesday's delivery comes as Russian officials say they have become impatient with the failures of Washington's policies in Afghanistan.

Source: Reuters