Russia Trying to Reacquire Sold Weapons from Various Countries for Use in Ukraine Conflict
Egypt reportedly agrees to return 150 helicopter engines to Russia; also approached were Belarus, Brazil, and Pakistan, yet the latter two refused.
- Russia has been seeking to buy back sold weapons from various countries, notably Egypt, Belarus, Brazil, and Pakistan, to boost its military resources in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- Egypt has reportedly agreed to return 150 helicopter engines to Russia, potentially within a month, after initial plans to send 40,000 rockets faced US opposition.
- Failed or declined deals include Brazil and Pakistan, with Brazil officials outright refusing, and Pakistan denying being approached at all, according to unnamed sources.
- In exchange for the helicopter engines, Russia is said to be willing to forgive some of Egypt's debts and continue sending shipments of wheat, a principal diet staple for the latter country suffering from wheat supply issues.
- Russia's attempts to reacquire military equipment coincide with a ramp-up of domestic production and a shift of the nation's economy towards the war effort, despite international sanctions.