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Russia, NATO Clash Over Libya Campaign
2011-07-05
I don't think p*ssing off Russia (and China) to help the "Rebels" is a wise move. Sure, the old saying "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" might be wise move sometimes, but hopping into bed with al Qaeda masquerading as the Transnational Council, might be going a step too far. Sure it might come across as badassed, edgy and transgressive, but were not talking rap music here. Actions have unintended consequences.
Russia and NATO have failed to narrow their differences over the Western air campaign in Libya, after Moscow accused the alliance of interpreting a United Nations resolution on military intervention any way it wished.

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen defended the alliance's Libya mission Monday during a visit to the Russian city of Sochi, where he discussed Libya with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and visiting South African President Jacob Zuma. Mr. Zuma has led the African Union's efforts to help negotiate a peaceful settlement in Libya.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said there is "no common understanding" about how the resolution is being implemented. He said Moscow wants the U.N. mandate to be fulfilled as worded, without expanding its interpretation.
Posted by:tipper

#2  I never did trust a 'Transnational' for a variety of reasons.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2011-07-05 13:17  

#1  Hear, hear, tipper!
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2011-07-05 03:30  

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