Ukrainian arms transfers to Cuba

By Armando F. Mastrapa III

in Armed Forces, Commentary, Government, Havana, International Relations, Military, Military & Defense, Military expenditures

 

Ukraine’s T-84U “Oplot” main battle tank. Russia Today

Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yanukovich, will visit Cuba during his six-day tour of Latin American, which begins tomorrow, as announced by his press office.

During his visit to Cuba, Yanukukovych will meet the country’s leadership. Several bilateral documents will be signed in the framework of the talks.

Several years ago, Kiev sold in bulk light to medium military equipment to Cuba and Venezuela, which included light infantry weapons coupled with small and medium sized military vehicles, reported Jane’s Intelligence Digest.

Ukraine’s state-run arms exporter Ukrspetsexport exported $1B worth of arms in 2010.

Will these bilateral agreements also include arms transfers to Cuba?