Russia says U.S. harbors Russian school siege accomplice
I doubt if the American voting public is capable of considering the obvious facts.
-Am
FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS IT WILL DEMAND EXTRADITION OF MASKHADOV OFFICIALS FROM THE WEST The Foreign Ministry announced on 7 September that it will step up its efforts to get Western countries to extradite members of Chechen President Maskhadov's administration -- including spokesman Zakaev and Foreign Minister Ilyas Akhmadov, who has been granted political asylum in the United States. The Foreign Ministry stated it will take "extra measures to materialize the extradition of Zakaev and Akhmadov because information obtained already in the first stage of the investigation of the terrorist act in Beslan indicates the involvement of Maskhadov and his accomplices in these events." The ministry continued that "we regret that our partners do not share our views and do not consider the obvious facts." Maskhadov has condemned the Beslan hostage taking and has denied involvement in the attack (see "RFE/RL Newsline," 7 September 2004). VY
I am trying to get an understanding of the depth of the Russia/China alliance.
It is difficult to get a fix on the Chinese who are masters of understatement. Here are some dated remarks pertaining to the situation followed by two texts from today.
China is prepared to stand shoulder to shoulder with Russia in the fight against terrorism.
For China this seems a strong reaction and rather cryptic.
To me the ‘shoulder to shoulder’ remark readily invokes an image of Russian and Chinese troops standing side by side as one army. #msg-3951053
China has contacts with Russia among its top political priorities. The two countries are supporting each other on essential matters that concern either's sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Mr. Hu. #msg-3367417
I take this to mean that if the sovereignty and territorial integrity of either Russia or China is threatened the other comes to the rescue.
In today's releases again China firmly supports Russian efforts to protect the state unity, territorial integrity and security of citizens and will render all possible assistance. All possible assistance would include military.
-Am
China supports Russian efforts to protect territorial integrity
12.09.2004, 07.59
BEIJING, September 12 (Itar-Tass) - The Chinese government firmly supports the Russian leadership’s efforts designed to protect the state unity, territorial integrity and security of citizens, Premier of the Chinese State Council Wen Jiabao told Itar-Tass on Sunday. He resolutely condemned the recent terrorist acts in Russia and expressed genuine condolences to the families and relatives of the dead.
“A friend in need is a friend indeed,” the premier said. “In these hard days for Russia the Chinese people is grieving together with the Russian people over the Beslan tragedy and is ready to render all possible assistance. We are deeply convinced that Russia will be able to successfully cope with the terrorist threat,” Jiabao stressed.
A plane with the relief cargo for the Beslan victims has left Beijing.
China resolutely condemns recent terrorist attacks in Russia - premier
BEIJING. Sept 12 (Interfax-China) - China angrily condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Russia, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in an interview with Interfax on Sunday.
On behalf of the Chinese people he conveyed his profound condolences to the relatives of those killed and injured in the terrorist attacks.
Wen Jiabao also said that, "The Chinese government supports the Russian leadership's firm position and strenuous efforts to defend the country's territorial integrity and unity, and ensure its people's security." "The Russian and Chinese people have similar proverbs. One of them says, 'Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them,'" said Wen Jiabao.
He said he hopes that the Russian leadership and people, guided by President Vladimir Putin, will overcome all trials on the way of economic and social development. [CN ASIA EMRG RU EEU EUROPE EMRG POL PRO] sd <>
By the way that was the second proverb I have read this morning.
Here is another:
When a tree falls, the monkeys scatter.
When a leader loses power, his followers become disorganized. This proverb is anti-anarchistic.
Although Bush will probably be reelected in the international arena he is losing power as seen in the massive defections of our allies. This will be our ruination. #msg-4003259
A recent opinion poll carried out in 35 countries has shown that a majority (30 countries) would prefer to see John Kerry as the next President.
The support for George W Bush was strongest in the Philippines, Nigeria, Poland and Thailand. However, the overall support for Kerry was more than 2 to 1.
Most of America's traditional allies voted against Bush by a considerable margin. Germany 74%-10% in favour of Kerry, France 64%-5%, Italy 58%-14%, Spain 45%-7%, UK 47%-16%, Canada 61%-16%, Mexico 38%-18%. http://www.profindpages.com/news/2004/09/09/MN359.htm
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