Russia calls on West to give up 'double standards' against terror

[NNN0LHI]

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Moscow, Jan 19 (UNI) In an indirect attack on US and European countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today urged them to give up the policy of ''double standards'' to fight against international terrorism and extradite suspected terrorists to the countries demanding them. snip

''Our cooperation with Syria is extensive, comprehensive and it includes military and technical cooperation. We have never violated international commitments or supplied weapons that could destabilize the situation in conflict regions,'' Mr Lavrov noted.

Commenting on the US president George W Bush’s statement about a possible settlement of the Iranian nuclear problem by force, he said that it can be resolved by peaceful means.

''I am sure that the Iranian nuclear problem can be solved by peaceful political means,'' he said, adding ''I refrain from speaking even hypothetically about the situation that might occur if anyone resorted to non-diplomatic ways of solving the problem.''

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[Megahurtz]

1. This is not looking good.

:(

[Spazito]

2. Ohhhh, a verbal 'shot across the bow', I believe....

looks like Putin believes Hersh over the Pentagon, smart man!

[murray hill farm]

3. The world listened yesterday and this morning..

to the SOS hearings...and when our democratic senators stood up and spoke out...they responded. Today there have been responses by Venezuala, Russia and Cuba...and all are responses to those hearings and what was said. Cuba came out with accusations of abuse of prisoners at Guantanamo, Venezuala came out telling the USA to not interfere with its country...and now russia standing strong on Iran. We can thank those strong senators who spoke out for these many strong responses.

[yinkaafrica]

4. If Russia was not readying Iran for war, you can bet they will now

The message is clear: don't mess with Iran.
My guess is, Iran/Russia have already armed Iran to the teeth.
I think US intelligence on Iran is pert near useless.
Iran and Russia are talking loud and proud because they are ready for us.

[Megahurtz]

7. Yes, and I think that

Russia will side with Iran against the U.S. if Bush decides to attack Iran.:scared:

[yinkaafrica]

8. I think Russia will just stay behind the curtain

I also think they are going to really put it to us.
Iran has the soldiers, Russia has the weapons.
We have fucked with Russia one too many times.
I suspect they have their little eye on Iraq as well.
Once the Iran/US mess begins, it won't be Russia's
fault that the all new shoulder mounted SA18
rocket launchers manage to find their way from Iran to Iraq.
RPG, say hello to SA18.

[MadisonProgressive]

11. Don't forget the new anti-ship missles they have now!

[Huckebein the Raven]

17. Also those Sunburn super sonic anti-ship cruise missiles

[PROGRESSIVE1]

10. Russia is most likely arming Iran.

There will be no direct involvement of Russia if GOD FORBID a HORRIBLE war starts.

[Kimber Scott]

14. Just out of curiousity... Why do you think the "world" needed the

permission of U.S. Senators in order to express themselves?

[paineinthearse]

5. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

should have passed over Kondor Rice for Sergei Lavrov. He seems to have an objective view.

[theresistance]

6. Big deal, he really never said anything...

He failed to state what he really should have said...Russia can sell weapons to Syria and the US should butt out and what if Iran had a nuclear program? The debate seems to be about whether or not Iran has a nuclear program, not that Iran, or any other free sovereign country, should be allowed to have one.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

9. As long as shrubby has Tony, and Tony has shrubby..... there will be

much to poke fun at... check it....

http://globalresearch.ca/audiovideo/readmylips.mov

[pfitz59]

12. The sabers are being rattled....

Will Condie buckle? Given her testiness and jitteriness under fire I foresee a painful 4 years! A Bismark or Metternich she's not!

[NVMojo]

13. America is getting smeared worldwide today ...

thanks to the neocons....

[Magmadona]

15. That message was a threat.

Bush better not more too quickly in attacking any of Russia's "friends".

[Rainscents]

16. Bush doesn't give a shit about Russia...

Bush only give a shit about oil and corporate! Bush pissed off Putin one too many times.

[Magmadona]

18. Well not so.

If Putin openly displays his anger to wards the US "invading" Iran I'm not so sure he would push forward if the threat becomes too great. If you haven't noticed Bush hasn't been taking on any states with a substantial military force. Not to mention one such state with backing from possibly two a nuclear powers.

[indepat]

19. Double standards? If it weren't for double standards, there would be no

standards at all.

[Roland99]

20. "We have never...supplied weapons that destabilize the situation"

Say what?!?!?!?

[txaslftist]

21. It's all right, relax.

Shrub looked into Putin's eyes and saw his soul. "He's a good feller, that Pudd'n."

[Redstone]

22. "Pudd'n?"

Actually, he calls him "Pooty-Poot." (This was in another thread a while back.

Nice to know how mature Our Fearless Leader is, yes?

Redstone

[Redstone]

23. So, what's next?

There's another thread about Cheney telling the Israelis "Keep your mitts off Iran; it belongs to us.

Now Vlad the Inhaler is telling bush "Keep your mitts off Iran, or else."

Oh, fuck.

It might be time for me to forget about moving my family to Canada, and start thinking in terms of the Southern Hemisphere.

Redstone