Russia halts use of Azerbaijani radar
Russia has suspended the exploitation of the Gabala radar station, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said on Monday, Trend news agency reported.
The radar station, located in north-west Azerbaijan, was built during the Soviet period as one of the most important elements of the USSR's missile defense system. After Azerbaijan gained independence the radar station became the country's property but Russia continued to use it.
Previously, the Russian defense ministry reported it was holding negotiations with Azerbaijan to extend the lease of the Gabala radar station until 2025.
The term of lease of the Gabala facility will expire in December 2012.
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