Russia’s transfer of 12 Su-35s to Ethiopia a year in advance aims to deter Egypt

Filed by Elara Myst

Andrew Korybko The significance of Russia transferring that many state-of-the-art warplanes to its oldest African ally a full year in advance despite the ongoing Ukrainian Conflict and amidst rapidly escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa cannot be overestimated.Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced during his latest visit to Russia to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit that his country took delivery of 12 Su-35s from Russia a year ahead of schedule. Four S-400 air defense s