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2005-01-12 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russian expert defends arms sale to Syria

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Posted by tipper 2005-01-12 9:58:56 PM|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Russia's utterly mercenary posture had better be toned down in the immediate future if they wish to avoid being identified as a supporter of nations that sponsor terrorism. Even after Beslan, Russia continues its "eyes shut tight" stance about Iran's sponsorship of Islamic terrorism and their nuclear aspirations.

Syria's willing participation in the attacks-by-proxy upon Israel makes any sale of such advanced weapons to that nation a general statement of anti-Semitism. Mossad should be given free reign to sabotage all and sundry Russian interests should the Kremlin continue to pursue such an ill thought out revenue source.

Posted by Zenster 2005-01-12 11:19:37 PM|| 2005-01-12 11:19:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Russia to Syria to Chechnya to Russia again. Otherwise known as the "bite you in the ass" option.

Works for me.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2005-01-12 11:31:54 PM|| 2005-01-12 11:31:54 PM|| Front Page Top

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