Russia says may offer aircraft for Afghan transit

[Coventina]

Source: Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia could offer its military aircraft to help supply NATO-led soldiers fighting Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.

The Kremlin views Afghanistan as an area where Russian interests coincide with those of the United States, despite fierce disagreements on other issues.

When asked about ways to improve ties with the United States under new President Barack Obama, Lavrov said Russia was ready for close and wide cooperation on Afghanistan.

"Non-military transit has already been granted as part of our agreements with NATO and the United States very recently received our agreement... for delivery of their cargoes for the needs of the international forces," Lavrov said.



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[JohnyCanuck]

1. I would imagine there would have to be a quid pro quo in all this

as in "if you want our cooperation on getting supplies into Afghanistan you're gonna have to take all those missile and radar systems you were planning on installing in Eastern Europe and tell the Pentagon to shove 'em up their ass."