Russia restricts foreign equipment purchase for defense industryDecember 26, 2013 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian government has put a ban on purchasing foreign-made equipment for its defense industry if there is a locally-made equivalent, according to a statement posted on the government website Thursday, Dec 26, according to RIA Novosti. The move will help guarantee the technological independence of Russia’s defense industry and support Russian producers by protecting the domestic market, the statement said. Metallurgical machines and metal casting equipment were among the equipment specified on the list, which goes into effect on Jan 1. Where such machines do not have a Russian-made equivalent, they will not be subject to value-added tax when imported, the statement said. Russia’s Trade and Industry Ministry, according to the statement, will be responsible for checking whether such equipment is produced domestically. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |