Ethiopia received from Russia the first 12 Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets and four batteries of the S-400 air defense system, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said. He also noted that the Russian Federation delivered the plane a year earlier than the agreed date. "I want to express my gratitude to my friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, for his sincere desire to ensure that we receive these planes a year ahead of schedule."

Ethiopia received from Russia the first 12 Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets and four batteries of the S-400 air defense system, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said. He also noted that the Russian Federation delivered the plane a year earlier than the agreed date. "I want to express my gratitude to my friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, for his sincere desire to ensure that we receive these planes a year ahead of schedule."