RUSSIA wants the Philippine government to honour a signed contract to buy 16 military heavy-lift helicopters, which the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte had cancelled due to fears of possible US sanctions.
Philippines cancels deal to buy 16 Russian military heavy-lift helicopters. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. backs decision by his predecessor to cancel the deal. He said the government will negotiate to get back part of the down payment it made to the Russian aircraft manufacturer. The U.S. aircraft to be ordered by the Philippines would be manufactured in Poland.