Nigeria is preparing to buy Russian weapons to counter Boko Haram

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Activization of a terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, over the past two months alone, more than 200 has been killed. In this case, the Nigerian law enforcement agencies and the military stated that the militants are constantly changing methods of attack, and they have no shortage weaponsincluding quite modern. For a more effective confrontation with the militants of the Boko Haram grouping, the Nigerian authorities decided to seek help from the NATO countries - the United States and Britain. However, Washington and London stated that they could not yet provide assistance, citing the high level of corruption in Nigeria. An interesting motive ...

Nigeria is preparing to buy Russian weapons to counter Boko Haram


In particular, Washington decided not to send helicopters to Nigeria Cobra. After the American-British refusal, Nigeria turned to Russia for help. About this with reference to the consulting group Damina Advicers reports Nigerian news English channel Channels TV.

It is reported that Russia and Nigeria have begun to discuss the topic of a contract for the supply of Russian weapons in an African country. In addition, the provision of assistance to the Nigerian army by the direction of Russian military advisers is being discussed. It says that the Nigerian authorities decided to abandon further military cooperation with the United States.

Between Nigeria and the United States acted agreement on the creation and implementation of a program to counter the terrorist group "Boko Haram." Accidentally, it coincided or not, but after the start of the implementation of this program (at the suggestion of the American side), the activity of radical Islamists in Nigeria only increased.

For reference: Nigeria is a state with a population of about 172 million; OPEC member; one of the largest exporters of oil.
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    1. +13
      3 December 2014 14: 16
      And why not?! Instead of Cobras, our Crocodiles are not a bad option! Good product to a solvent client good
      1. +10
        3 December 2014 14: 19
        We are reviving our presence in this part of Africa, and this is good.
        1. +5
          3 December 2014 14: 30
          Replacing mattress mats in any arms market is a sensible strategy. Just do not repeat the experience of the USSR, when our supplies went along the "line of international solidarity" and as an incentive "for a socialist orientation." Cash only! Pragmatism and pragmatism again.
      2. 0
        3 December 2014 16: 16
        Quote: Magic Archer
        Instead of Cobras, our Crocodiles are not a bad option.
        Not bad, not bad, if only we would agree with them to reduce oil production and the price of weapons should not be dumped! And why there is no war in Saudi Arabia, you understand the mess! wassat
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    2. +9
      3 December 2014 14: 18
      Mattress makers have a motto: "If you have oil and you are not at war yet, then we are coming to you." The state is the aggressor, someday they will be stopped.
      1. +3
        3 December 2014 15: 09
        Most likely you are right. It will soon become clear that in Nigeria the wrong branch of democracy is that it urgently needs to be changed to American
    3. +2
      3 December 2014 14: 19
      A new training ground for our aircraft ... the main thing is that at their expense!
    4. +4
      3 December 2014 14: 20
      Something a story was remembered (they wrote here somehow)))
      Somewhere in Africa ... Two opposing groups scorching each other from the trenches of all types of small arms ... and suddenly everything abruptly subsides ... and a scream in Russian (with mats of course)))
      - Petrovich ...! my blacks are running out ... bbbb Maybe we’ll have a smoke while they bring new ones ..?
      On the other hand:
      -I also have Ivanitch ...! We leave on netralku we will discuss smoke ..)))
      laughing laughing
      1. +1
        3 December 2014 14: 32
        The conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia over Ogaden and Eritrea.
    5. +2
      3 December 2014 14: 20
      Should we expect a new wave of students at Patrice Lumumbu soon? wink
      1. +3
        3 December 2014 14: 28
        Now is the most convenient time to establish strong friendly relations with Nigeria.
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      3. +1
        3 December 2014 14: 34
        On the agenda is the opening of the African branch of United Russia
    6. +3
      3 December 2014 14: 24
      God, when will they crush these scum
    7. SamSeBse
      +4
      3 December 2014 14: 28
      New markets for high-tech goods and services are always good! good
      Threat.
      Moreover, in Nigeria, fossils can not be counted ... lol
    8. P-38
      +3
      3 December 2014 14: 28
      Nigeria has 172 million inhabitants ?! Wow, a good market for our weapons! And also in the sense of the emergence of a potential ally
      1. +2
        3 December 2014 14: 46
        Moreover, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, as well as one of the main candidates for the representative of African civilization in the UN Security Council if it expands.
    9. +2
      3 December 2014 14: 30
      Selling as much as possible and more expensive for bilateral benefits! soldier
    10. +3
      3 December 2014 14: 31
      Americans can’t get anywhere, they are waging war everywhere, at first they have soaked the Indians, now they are marching around the world, a nation of bandits, wicked cowboys.
    11. AKM9
      0
      3 December 2014 14: 37
      By the way, Pakistan buys the RD-93 from us, and then fighters with our engines are already flying to Nigeria. Here is such a multi-doorway, I hope that Egypt will make a choice also in favor of our MiGares.
    12. pahom54
      +1
      3 December 2014 14: 41
      "There were agreements between Nigeria and the United States on the creation and implementation of a program to counter the terrorist group Boko Haram. Accidentally coincided or not, but after the start of this program (from the American side) activity of radical Islamists in Nigeria only increased"....

      Who would doubt that...
      Now let's look at their activity after the arrival of Russian combat helicopters, and even with adviser-instructors ... And it will be like in Korea-Vietnam: the Nigerian pilots Mi-Shin and Va-Ning destroyed 4 tanks, 8 armored personnel carriers of the gang group and simultaneously shot down 6 combat gangster helicopters ...
      America, freeze! Russians are coming!
    13. +1
      3 December 2014 14: 43
      However, Washington and London said they couldn’t provide assistance yet,

      It means that the "controlled chaos" in Nigeria has not reached the required condition, and the oil is in the wrong hands
    14. Evgeniy82
      +1
      3 December 2014 14: 45
      Russian weapons are ahead of the rest !!!

      In the photo in the article - all with Kalash ...
    15. +1
      3 December 2014 14: 48
      here you are, to the penny, they believed the us in Nigeria, concluded a treaty with them, and the Yankees inflated the Nigerians. here and let others out of this us deception draw conclusions. and you need to sell weapons to Nigeria, let them go there completely the program.
    16. +1
      3 December 2014 15: 02
      The more our weapons go to different countries of the world, the better. And like any samples except the most modern. If someone wants t-55 to get from arsenals - you are welcome. Mi-Xnumx just ahead.
    17. +1
      3 December 2014 15: 05
      Nifiga there number, more than in Russia, along with the Crimea and New Russia! Of course they need to sell our weapons !!! In general, it is necessary to maximize cooperation with the countries of Africa and Asia.
    18. Idel
      +1
      3 December 2014 15: 12
      From the article it is not clear what the Nigerians want: to give them a weapon? The Americans refused to give, now they are looking for fools. What for? What gesheft will receive Russia?
      In this regard, a wish to the author: disclose the topic in more detail. Money rules the world. And now Russia really needs them. Our econoic will not stand - they will put on their knees, as in the 90s
      1. 0
        3 December 2014 16: 14
        in the article they wrote that CONTRACTS for the supply of our weapons were concluded.
        in addition, it was written there that Nigeria is one of the largest suppliers of oil, which means they have grandmas.
    19. +1
      3 December 2014 15: 14
      The main thing is pragmatism! No charity, only mutual benefit.
    20. +2
      3 December 2014 15: 22
      How many programs I saw about them ... Men in loincloths, but with Kalash! The feeling that Kalash is like a watch or a mobile phone for us.
    21. +1
      3 December 2014 15: 23
      How many programs I saw about them ... Men in loincloths, but with Kalash! The feeling that Kalash is like a watch or a mobile phone for us.
    22. +2
      3 December 2014 15: 24
      In general, all the same, a sad history in the world, we are in the role of arsonists of the whole world, and Russia cannot yet act as a world firefighter! Well, we will save strength!
    23. Roll of wallpaper
      0
      3 December 2014 17: 06
      And how can these monkeys, which sat on a palm tree yesterday, be in competition with government forces ??? ahhh))) government troops also got off the palm tree not so long ago) then it's clear) do you want a banana?

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