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| Moscow says west closer to Iran sanctions |
| 2010-02-05 |
| [Al Arabiya Latest] Russia and Western powers have moved closer to agreement on the need for further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, a leading Russian lawmaker said on Thursday. Pro-Kremlin lawmaker Konstantin Kosachyov's remarks were the strongest recent sign from Moscow that Russia could support a resolution on new economic sanctions in the United Nations Security Council, where it has veto power. "As regards a tougher conversation with Iran, the application of some additional sanctions of an economic character, on this question mutual understanding between Russia and its partners in the international arena has clearly increased," he said. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Sure, who wouldn't trust the word of a pro-Kremlin Russian willing to help America and it's allies? |
| Posted by: American Delight 2010-02-05 15:58 |