it seems that the Syrians had already paid the Russians $400m...

it seems that the Syrians had already paid the Russians $400m for the S300 a few years ago - but the Israelis objected - so the Russians returned the money, and Syria did not get the air defence system. hopefully this time the Syrians get the s300.

mmm slightly off topic - but the Chinese want the S400 - but the americans are objecting - there was some story about the americans imposing some sanctions