Afghan National Security Adviser Hanif Atmar told Sputnik on Monday he planned to discuss Russian arms and Mi-35 helicopter deliveries with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev on Tuesday.

He added that he counted on "Russian help" in financing the contract.

"The agreement has not yet been finalized… We would like to also seek Russia's help with attack helicopters… It will be helicopters [Mi-35], weapons and ammunition… we will be discussing tomorrow [at the July 26 meeting with Patrushev]," Atmar said.

He added that he counted on "Russian help" in financing the contract.

"The agreement has not yet been finalized… We would like to also seek Russia's help with attack helicopters… It will be helicopters [Mi-35], weapons and ammunition… we will be discussing tomorrow [at the July 26 meeting with Patrushev]."