Putin: Russia Will Not Support Force, Sanctions on Iran (surprise, surprise)

fox news ^ | 9/11/2009 | ap

[tobyhill]

Vladimir Putin's spokesman says the Russian prime minister has warned against the use of force or new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.

Dmitry Peskov said Putin made the remarks during a meeting Friday with foreign experts on Russia.

Peskov quoted Putin as saying Russia has no reason to doubt that Iran's nuclear program is purely peaceful.

[ETL]

Putin opens door to return as Russia president
Reuters via Yahoo News ^ | Sept 11, 2009 | Janet McBride

Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 5:44:46 EDT PM by ETL:

"Speaking to the Valdai discussion group of Russia experts, Putin said the transition at the top in 2007/8 had been a smooth one and there would not be any competition between himself and Medvedev in 2012. 'We share political views.'"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2337593/posts

[ETL]

I'm convinced Ahmedinejad was a Russian plant.

From CBS-News, July 29, 2006:

Chavez Vows To 'Stand By Iran'
After Oil Talks In Tehran, Venezuelan Leader Called 'Brother' By Ahmedinejad

"Chavez pledged that his country would 'stay by Iran at any time and under any condition,' state television reported. Ahmadinejad said he saw in Chavez a kindred spirit." "'We do not have any limitation in cooperation,' Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying. 'Iran and Venezuela are next to each other and supporters of each other. Chavez is a source of a progressive and revolutionary current in South America and his stance in restricting imperialism is tangible.'":
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/29/world/main1847331.shtml
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http://article.wn.com/view/2009/06/16/Iran_president_visits_Russia_despite_protests/

[RobbyS]

Mr. Bush’s please policy didn’t work; Mr. Obama’s pretty please policy is working even less.

[eleni121]

There are many things we do not know...

[the anti-liberal]

What was that deal that 0 worked out with Russia? Something about helping out with Iran in exchange for...?