President Rodrigo Duterte tests one of the rifles donated by Russia in turnover ceremonies at the Manila port on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Duterte, accompanied by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, visited and toured the Russian anti-submarine ship Admiral Pantaleev docked at the Manila port. Duterte was shown the Russian ship’s air defense platform where he witnessed the presentation of the ship’s artillery and firearms. They want to help us to fight terrorism because they are also fighting terrorism in their country and they want to help the worldwide fight against terrorism. He said his one-and -a-half-hour talk with the Russian president about economic and security assistance was fruitful.

Source: Manila Times October 25, 2017 02:26 UTC