Putin says Russia's position on global arms market strengthens despite sanctions

Vladimir Putin

MOSCOW, December 16. /TASS/: Russia's position on the global arms market is strengthening, despite intensified sanctions regime and unfair competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.

"Exports of Russian arms and military equipment is growing: this year, items worth $13 bln were shipped. This is more than $2 bln more than the same period last year," he said. "Russia’s position on the global arms market is strengthening, despite intensified sanctions regime and unfair competition," Putin noted.