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Most countries have turned their backs on Russia since the attack on Ukraine. Although Russia has been heavily sanctioned, Iran still appears to be sending aid to Moscow – across the Caspian Sea.
Iran was accused in November of sending drones to Russia that the military could use to attack Ukraine’s infrastructure. But apparently that was not Iran’s only support. A source told Sky News that two Russian-flagged cargo ships departed from the Iranian port of Amirabad in January to cross the Caspian Sea to Russia.
On board: 100 million rounds of ammunition and 300,000 grenades. In addition to bullets for pistols, assault rifles and machine guns, grenade launchers and anti-tank missiles were supplied. Camouflage jackets and helmets would also have been transported to Russia.
138 million cash per plane
All deliveries were paid in cash. Earlier there were also reports that planes flew from Iran to Russia to transport all the money. No wonder: we are talking about the equivalent of 138 million Swiss francs – in cash.
The cargo ships intended to replenish Russian arms supplies are said to have left Iran’s Amirabad on January 10 and 12, the source claims. Using satellite data, Sky News discovered that there were actually two ships sailing at the time. A few days later, the two freighters stopped at a coast in Turkmenistan. On January 27, the two ships arrived in the port of the Russian city of Astrakhan.
Ammunition stocks are becoming scarcer in both Ukraine and Russia. “Russia continues to use Iran as a reserve,” the source told Sky News. So far, Iran has only admitted to supplying drones to Russia before the war. The Iranian government denies supporting Russia with arms. Ukrainian diplomat Vadym Prystajko, 53, told Sky News that it is a sign of poverty that Russia has to turn to “coalitions of weak nations” like Iran or North Korea for help. (jwg)
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
