Russians remain ultimately sell S-300 missiles to the Syrian government. The sale was criticized by many parties as it will strengthen the position of the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
"This sale has been approved for a long time. Missiles are useful to prevent air attacks from the enemy, "said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, told the Jerusalem Post, Friday (05/17/2013).
Israel had protested the sale. Israel has accused Russia of triggering a state of instability in the Middle East. It is associated with the Russian arms sales to the regime of the Government of President Bashar Al-Assad Syria. Speech of Israeli Tourism Minister Uzi Landau was expected to raise tensions between Israel and Russia.
"The delivery of Russian arms to syria could lead to instability in the Middle East. Whoever is providing weapons to terrorist organizations (Syria) is certainly considered to be pro-terror," Landau said, as quoted by the Associated Press, Monday (13/05/2013).
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"These missiles are for defense only. Countries that do not intend to commit aggression should not have to worry, "said Lavrov.
Sales were also criticized by the United States (U.S.). With ownership of S-300, the U.S. will be more difficult to establish a no-fly zone in the Arab countries. anti-missile weapon made State Red Bear was able to track the threat of missile attack different targets, including aircraft is from.
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