The new helicopter was produced “with reference to the Syrian experience,” according to Sergei Kotov, a test-pilot at the plant.

Medvedev is expected to hold private talks with his Armenian counterpart Karen Karapetyan, followed by discussions between delegations.

The Telegraph says Mousasi’s family tripped over the border a few years after the Iran-Iraq war and headed to Holland.

Andranik Karapetyan (85kg), Karush Ghukasyan (94kg) and Arpine Dalalyan (+90kg) will compete for Armenia on Friday.