Russian weapons

Fiji's Russian weapons of no concern to NZ PM Key

A shipment of 20 containers arrived in Suva last month containing weapons worth US$8.8 million, and yesterday, defence minister Timoci Natuva said his government was negotiating for a second.

Both Suva and Moscow insist the weapons, which include small arms, ammunition, and vehicles, are for Fiji's United Nations peacekeepers who operate in volatile areas like the Golan Heights and Sinai.

Fiji peacekeepers to use Russian arms

20 containers arrived at Suva harbour and were taken under heavy security to the Queen Elizabeth Barracks.

The Fiji Sun reports the consignment includes Russian arms and two mobile mechanical workshops to be used in disasters.