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Originally Posted by pornmasta
This would a way to influence Russia, so i doubt that the truth...
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There is no doubt about that. Russia tries to get rid of the dependancy, but so far it needs Ukraine made parts for it's weapon systems. I don't remember exactly to what all systems, but if I remember correctly, the list includes airplanes, missiles, etc.
If you mean influencing like with the sanctions, I would point out that Russia is already on the verge of taking Eastern-Ukraine (or trying to take), where the weapon factories are anyways.
"Deep into a conflict that has sundered decades-old ties between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine is still selling military gear over the border to its neighbor, Ukrainian defense industry officials say.
"Ukraine’s new leaders have vowed to stop the flow of these defense products, which include key parts for ship engines, advanced targeting technology for tanks and upkeep for Russia’s heaviest nuclear missiles. "
"But Kiev’s pleas for an end to trade ties have run into strong resistance from workers at companies like Motor Sich, here in Ukraine’s industrial heartland, where 27,000 employees build engines tailor-made for Russian military helicopters and planes. Most senior executives here grew up as part of the same Soviet military-industrial club as their Russian peers."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/...f9d_story.html