Russia seeks to avoid sanctions by buying equipment from Iran


  • World
  • Monday, 20 Feb 2017

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Russia hopes to get around European Union sanctions by reaching a deal with Iran for the supply of gas turbine equipment for two power plants in Crimea, the head of Russian state defence conglomerate Rostec said on Monday.

EU sanctions bar European individuals and companies from providing energy technology to Crimea, which was annexed by Moscow from Ukraine in 2014.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

World laureates summit in Dubai focuses on global challenges
Coventry praises Beijing 2022 for inspiring Milan-Cortina venue planning
Czechs rally to support president in his growing rift with government
Botswana confirms FMD outbreak in northeastern region
Russian drone strike kills 15 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say
Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41
Venezuela rights activist freed from notorious jail amid prisoner release
Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Pope Leo urges US and Cuba to engage in sincere dialogue
Costa Ricans vote as right-wing populists aim to extend mandate

Others Also Read