In the context of this article, this makes no sense whatsoever.
On one hand, Russia relocated WMDs to a terrorist nation. But according to McInerny, we don't want to point the finger at Russia, because we want their help to fight terrorists.
I can imagine some agreement to that type. We won't publicly humiliate Russia as saddam's bed buddy, if they help us in the broader WOT.
Are you talking about the show '24' or real life? Sometimes I can't tell the difference.
p.s. I hope you watch '24' otherwise I just wasted a witty post!