[Article] Russia wants foreign weapons

"Russia's New Arms Dealers" Foreign Affairs - Gerrard Cowan, 6 Jan 2010. Here.


According to the author, Russia is looking to purchase new warships from the Netherlands, France and Spain. Estonia and Georgia aren't too happy, fearing they're the targets. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of France, Francois Fillon, makes a good point: "It would be impossible to call for continental stability in partnership with Russia if we refuse to sell armaments to Russia. A refusal would amount to contradicting our own discourse."