Putin warns on using force on Iran

cnn ^ | May 10, 2006 | reuteurs

[Flavius]

Speaking in his address to the nation, Putin said Russia stood "unambiguously" for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons in the world. (State of nation address)

But, in an apparent reference to mounting tension between the United States and Iran, though without mentioning either by name, he said: "Methods of force rarely give the desired result and often their consequences are even more terrible than the original threat."

[Flavius]

yes, we must alove for s-300’s to move to iran before any fireworks.

yes, we must allow for s-300’s to move to iran before any fireworks.

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[nuconvert]

"Methods of force rarely give the desired result"

That's why Russia never uses force (need I say /sarcasm off?)

[SkyPilot]

Sounds like the biblical prophecy in Ezekiel will be fulfilled.

[Prysson]

Putin..why dont you shut up and worry about your chechian problem...which I am sure you are handling nonviolently.

What a schmuck.

[sgtbono2002]

These words hadnt gotten out of his mouth when he announced Russia was going ahead with designing new Nuclear weapons.

What a maroon.

[ProCivitas]

If we're going to preserve and promote peace among nations, what would be effective, as in a case like this?
If there are about 7 to 12 'geopolitical regions' in the world in which one or more democratic/legitimate nations could act upon others in their region to maintain + promote peace and legitimacy, what would work?

[mkjessup]

"Methods of force rarely give the desired result and often their consequences are even more terrible than the original threat."

Too bad Brezhnev didn't think about that before he authorized the invasion of Afghanistan.

The last time Mother Russia enjoyed a true military victory was in Berlin, 1945, and she had lots of help. As another poster wisely observed, Poot needs to worry about Chechnya and his internal problems.

Now on the other hand, there is always the possibility that Russia could stab the mullahs in the back, invade Iran in the interest of bringing "peace and safety" to the Middle East...?

[Red6]

As I stated a year ago, Russia will never agree to any action on Iran (Period).

1. They want Iran as a thorn in our side.
2. They economically profit from this arrangement.
3. It expands their power base in the Middle East since they have influence over Iran, Hamas and Hizbohla.
4. They want to prevent any expansion of influence of the US or Western allies in the Middle East or Caucasus.

As with Iraq, the real issues don't matter. Issues like Iraq or Iran are part of a geopolitical chess game.