Russia will be giving Lebanon a free, unconditional gift of arms and military supplies to strengthen the Lebanese army.
Gift to include six Mi-24 attack helicopters, 31 T-72 tanks, 36 130-milleter artillery pieces and 500,000 shells to be used by existing Lebanese artillery.
Lebanon has 30 helicopters, 1950s jets from Britain.
Russia has coordinated the decision with Syria.
Meanwhile the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs lifted its ban on giving $100 million to the Lebanese army. (It is being debated again in January, because the Republicans are afraid the weapons will get into the hands of Hizbullah.)
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