Russia to send navy to Arabian Sea: report

ABC News ^ | 4/2/03

[areafiftyone]

Russia is likely to send its navy to the Arabian Sea near the Gulf region where the United States is leading a war against Iraq, the newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta reports.

Russian navy officials had earlier announced that at least two fleets - the Pacific and the Black Sea, would stage exercises in the Indian Ocean next month.

However, there had previously been no mention of the Arabian Sea, which is on the Indian Ocean's northern tip and washes the shores of India, Iran, Oman and Yemen.

The newspaper, which has developed a reputation for its good military ties, reported that Black Sea fleet commander Yevgeny Orlov recently came to Moscow to receive instructions over the mission.

The paper said it was likely Commander Orlov received his orders not only from Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov but also from President Vladimir Putin.

It was not immediately clear how many vessels would take part in the exercises.

An official in the navy press service refused to confirm the report and said more detailed information about the mission might be released at a later date.

The Nezavisimaya Gazeta added Russia's strategic forces were put on heightened military alert following the March 20 launch of the war, which Russia has vigorously opposed.

The Russian military successfully launched a test intercontinental ballistic missile on March 27, but officials at the time stressed the exercise was not linked to Iraq.

Separately, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported that Chief of Staff General Anatoly Kvashnin was in southern Russia to oversee the largest military exercises staged by the country's strategic air forces in 10 years.

"The unprecedented military activity confirms that Moscow is worried about the situation in Iraq," the newspaper wrote.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Sorry to whine so childishly :-) about not being able to read Russian. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! :-)

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Whine whine wimper with a pacifier :-) I can't read Russian.Waaaaaaaaah wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh (I am so childish! ;-) )

[Calpernia]

Try this: http://www.translate.ru/srvurl.asp?lang=en

[areafiftyone]

There is supposed to be an english version on line but the few links to have have opened up the Russian version. Its a lost cause!!! Whine Whine Whine!!! Sniff Sniff!! ;-)

[Calpernia]

It works:

http://www.translate.ru/url/tran_url.asp?lang=en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ng.ru&direction=re&template=General&cp1=NO&cp2=NO&autotranslate=on&transliterate=on&psubmit2.x=50&psubmit2.y=11

[Calpernia]

Click Here

ROFL!!!!!

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

LOL the Russians have a better sense of humor than 'adult-like' people on this forum. LOL! I guess it is 'such a childish thing' for me to laugh! LOL!

[Calpernia]

Bummer, that link takes you out :(

Click This One

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

I just hit PLAY if 'Playing is not too childish' and heard it. LOL

[LittleJoe]

First, they have to make the voyage without breaking down.

Hilarious!

They got their butts kicked in Afghanistan...

The Iraqi army is using Russian equipment and advisors to fight us...

Now, they're sending their navy???

ROTFLMAO!!!

[Calpernia]

Sad part is, you are all probably too young to get it

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

LOL and did not fight in 500 thousand wars and serve in all branches of service.

[Calpernia]

I wonder how D. Rumsfeld feels about his name being translated into Donal'du Ramsfeldu? Did you check that ng.ru site? translated version that is?

[mdmathis6]

They do have that supersonic antiship missile that our Navy is worried about...you know the same one the Russians have been selling the Chinese!

[mdmathis6]

They also have that rocket propelled torpedo that the US doesn't have!

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Yes I checked the ingles version. I will know the Russian Navy is truly sailing to the Arabian Sea when Drudge :-) Reports it with a flashing light I mean siren. :-)

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Hey... the anti-American law professor or (FOR THE GLORY) Geraldo can embed with the Russian Navy. ;-)

[nanny]

So you don't think China is a worse threat to America than France???
This is a smokescreen and you know it.

While we are out fighting the 'Axis', Mexico is taking us over and China is buying or aiming missiles at what is left - good thinking -]

But by george, we won't have any French wine to toast them with when they take over.

As for the Islamic fanatics harming the French women - just what do you think is going to happen in this country when they get just a little more influential in our government.
A few more 'tolerance' messages from our PResident - a few more brought into the country to take flying lessons - a few more sockfooted visits to the mosques -

France is misdirection - a smokescreen - designed to keep people from focusing on what is really happening in the world.

By the way - you do know that Mexico and China didn't support us either - don't you?

You see I haven't read who actually descrecrated the graves and it is despicable - but while that is happening, we have politicians, talk show hosts and columnists using the dead heroes for their own personal gain - which is worse?
While they are desecrating graves - the Mexicans and the Chinese are destroying this country and the lives of the citizens - I don't suppose that matters as long as President Bush doesn't mind, huh?

[tracer]

The Russkies have come up in the world. In my (long ago) day, they relied on trawlers and SovBloc freighters.....

[Mamzelle]

I know that precious few support us.

So I choose to hate France, mostly because it's more *fun*. It feels so good to kick a Frenchman. He squeals so nice. And, d'accord, mon ami, you know ze Frenchman weell nevaire keek back.

You might as well ask why we're not making war on China instead of Iraq...or making war on North Korea...or Saudi Arabia, for that matter.

Or, it could be that all those combatants are getting a fine lesson watching how we succeed when we are resolved to do so. China and Russia will see what it's like to be an active, combat, enemy of the US.

And I'm sure our treatment of France will also do some teaching. It'll show our allies, like Mexico, what a treacherous "friend" will receive. On this, I hope Bush will not relent, and will give la belle France a slap she'll never forget.