Russia says war in Iraq a mistake and illegal

Reuters ^ | 3/17/03

[DonQ]

The Russians have always been really fastidious about what is and isn't illegal under international law. </sarc>

[Marysecretary]

Since when did Russia care whether war was illegal or not? Cheez. Can't trust them. I like Putin but I'm not turning my back on him.

[RightWhale]

has no grounds, including legal grounds

Makes more sense than the headline. There is a difference between illegal and no legal grounds. There is no law in these matters aside from treaties, and our own Constitution.

[flamefront]

Gorby bats 1000?

bump

[jt8d]

America calls Russia's supplying weapons material, dual use tecnology, and NBC "technicians" to Iraq: BIG MISTAKE, ILLEGAL, and YOU'LL GET YOURS SOON ENOUGH PUTIN!

[jt8d]

Gee, I wonder if he considered the opinion of all those muslim Checnyans?

[pgkdan]

"There are 20 million Muslims living in Russia. We cannot afford not to consider their opinion and we fully share their alarm," he added.

But thety don't mind your war in Chechnya, right? The Russians can go to hell and keep the French company.

[hgro]

Tell us about Chechnya russkies.

[Bobby777]

good ... seems somebody remembers when Russia fired eight (8) SS-21 conventional-warhead missiles into Chechnya in October, 1999 ... gotta stop the Muslim revolt there ...

but they want the USA to ignore Muslims with WMD ... makes perfect sense ... [/sarcasm] ...

good post ...

[Sawdring]

From Russia's 1997 Military Doctrine:

1.3. Basic destabilizing factors of the military-political situation:

diminished effectiveness of existing machinery for ensuring international security, above all the United Nations and OSCE;

the practice of applying military force in circumvention of generally recognized principles and rules of international law without UN Security Council sanction;

[Sawdring]

So, in your estimation, is the attack on Iraq just, or unjust as referenced to your comment on this thread:

Russian Military Doctrine (2000)

[Askel5]

Oooh ... good questions, Sawdring.

Flamefront ... given Kissinger's warning that we should not forget the betrayal of our allies, I'm wondering what exactly will be the nature of future relations with the former Soviets should they take a page from Hank. Should be interesting. Thanks for the flag.

[Askel5]

And the links ...