Russia vows to expand cooperation with Iran, defend Syria against sanctions
Reuters reports:
“Russia will do everything necessary to stop attempts to introduce sanctions against Syria,” spokesman Mikhail Kalmynin told Interfax news agency and other Russian media on the sidelines of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s trip to Israel.
Meanwhile, Russian Interfax news agency reports:
Russia is ready to continue its political dialogue with Iran and expand cooperation in all areas, Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said at a Wednesday meeting with Iranian First Vice President Parviz Dadwoodi in Moscow.
Vladimir Putin, “good cop.” Go figure.
“israel should be wiped of the map” iranian president. fuck him. fuck russia.
I was happy to read Russia denounced the Iranian remarks. I was very happy to read Saeb Erekat, who I have always found to be the worst Isreal hater, denounce the remark.