<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Russia is not in talks with Syria about supplying the Assad regime with its S-300 advanced air defense system and does not think they are needed, Vladimir Kozhin, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was quoted as saying on Friday<wm>.

According to the aide to the president, the Russians have been offering Russia's S-300 air defense systems to the Assad regime since 1956 as a gift for its role in supporting the regime and to keep it at least as strong as it is today, in accordance with the bilateral relations. However, it's unclear how much of the system was turned over, Kozhin stated that at least three airframes, the guidance systems, and communications systems have been delivered.

It appears as you</wm> might think: there are some very few air defense systems from this company to be sure.

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