Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan

Moscow (AP) Russia will allow the U.S. to ship weapons across its territory to Afghanistan, a top Kremlin aide said on Friday in a gesture aimed at bolstering U.S. military operations and improving strained ties between Washington and Moscow. The deal is expected to be signed during President Barack Obama's visit to Moscow next week, Kremlin foreign policy adviser Sergei Prikhodko said. Russia has been allowing the U.S. to ship non-lethal supplies across its territory for operations in Afghanistan and Kremlin officials had suggested further... [read full story]                    

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