41.   Other major arms exporters include the fighter aircraft manufacturer, AVPK Sukhoi, and Severnaya Verf, a maker of warships, Interfax reported.

42.   President Jacques Chirac of France arrived Saturday on a trip aimed at strengthening relations with this oil-rich kingdom and promoting commercial ties including possible major arms deals.

43.   Russia is a major arms exporter, selling tanks, aircraft, military trucks and other equipment at low prices and with a reputation for reliability.

44.   Russian President Vladimir Putin said last Friday that he would consider canceling all major arms control agreements with the United States if it withdrew from the treaty.

45.   Russia, a Yugoslav ally which opposed the NATO airstrikes, has been a major arms supplier to Belgrade in the past.

46.   Russia and Ukraine were major arms producers in the Soviet era and now often compete for export contracts.

47.   Russia will challenge a major arms limitation treaty by deploying a new army in the northern Caucasus, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

48.   Russia, a major arms supplier to both countries, dropped its objection to an arms embargo Tuesday and joined France and other countries in demanding a time limit.

49.   Russia, a major arms supplier to both countries, initially opposed an arms embargo.

50.   Russian officials have warned that they would feel compelled to respond to a U.S. missile defense, possibly by withdrawing from major arms control agreements.