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Russia could make subs for Taiwan

By Debby Wu
STAFF REPORTER , WITH CNA

Russia may become the source for eight diesel-powered submarines that Taiwan intends to buy from the US, the Washington Times reported Friday.

Quoting a Pentagon official, the paper said, Russian President Vladimir Putin has quietly signed off on the deal on the condition that the submarines are sold to the US.

"If the Americans resell them , it's none of Russia's business," the Pentagon official quoted Putin as having told US officials.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2004/06/26/2003176566

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