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| Putin supportive of strikes |
| 2001-10-08 |
Expressing firm approval of the U.S.-British airstrikes against Afghanistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes resulted in a "unity of humanity" that had severely cut terrorists' ability to maneuver. Following the attacks, humanity "grew up," Putin said. "They counted on modern civilization becoming flabby, sluggish, and losing its capacity for resistance," Putin said. The terrorists "did not expect such a unity of humanity before the common enemy." Putin praised the U.S.-led strikes, saying they were a just response to the Sept. 11 tragedy with its thousands of victims. He also said he was certain the United States was doing everything possible to avoid civilian losses. The U.S. ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Vershbow, in turn praised Russia on Monday as being "vital for the success of the coalition against international terrorism" and thanked Moscow for its "multifaceted support." |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |