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| Putin sez world must back Allawi |
| 2004-10-24 |
| Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the international community to boost its support for Iraq, the Interfax news agency said Friday. The Russian leader called on major nations to concentrate more resources to support the Iraqi provisional government's efforts, the news agency said. "It is necessary to mobilize additional resources of the international community to support efforts that are being made by the Iraqi provisional government," Putin said in a response letter to Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Alawi. Interfax said the letter was publicized by the Kremlin press service. "Russia should play an important role in Iraq's economic reconstruction," Putin added. |
| Posted by:Dan Darling |
| #6 All depends on Lord Chirac and Heir Schroeder. Unless and until these 'jewels' get their heads out of their crouch, the unholy alliance will continue. Add Kerry if he wins. |
| Posted by: Capt America 2004-10-24 12:37:43 PM |
| #5 Now that the Oil for Food money has dried up, and it looks like Kerry is going to lose, and it's clear the U.S. is in Iraq for the long haul, let's get in there and get our share of the profits. C'mon Jacques, put out your hat. |
| Posted by: Crikey 2004-10-24 12:15:41 PM |
| #4 Do you suppose Kerry will finally back Allawi now? |
| Posted by: A Jackson 2004-10-24 11:12:39 AM |
| #3 Lot at stake for them especially all those oil contracts they invested in with Saddam. No surprise here. Needs to get on our good side since he now believes we will not pull out. Also, his independent pollster here tells him Bush wins! |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2004-10-24 10:28:21 AM |
| #2 "Russia should play an important role in Iraq’s economic reconstruction," Putin added an opening bid |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-10-24 10:23:05 AM |
| #1 Not a sea change... but a shift in tides maybe? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-10-24 10:18:55 AM |