Gerhard Schröder, the Chancellor of Germany, urges Iraq to comply with all conditions and demands of the United Nations, including the destruction of Al-Samoud missiles by the end of the current week. Mr. Schröder expressed his views on the disarmament of Iraq in Moscow before his discussions with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. Mr. Schröder stated that he and Mr. Putin share the same opinion regarding Iraq in the United Nations Security Council. In another development, Mr. Putin informed Mr. Schröder that Russia would agree to Germany's request for German troops to pass through Russian territory en route to Afghanistan. The Russian President noted that such a decision is unprecedented in Russia, and Russia has never signed a similar agreement with any NATO member country. After their negotiations, the leaders of Russia and Germany reiterated their previous positions, stating that they would oppose any resolution leading to war with Iraq.
German Chancellor Urges Iraq to Comply with All UN Demands
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder calls on Iraq to meet UN demands, particularly regarding missile disarmament. He and Russian President Vladimir Putin share views on Iraq's disarmament and discuss German troop transit through Russia to Afghanistan. This is significant as it highlights the diplomatic stance of Germany and Russia against military action in Iraq.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder urged Iraq to comply with UN disarmament demands, particularly regarding missile destruction. He and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a shared opposition to military action against Iraq during their meeting in Moscow.
- Schröder called for the destruction of Al-Samoud missiles by the end of the week.
- Putin agreed to allow German troops to transit through Russia to Afghanistan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The international community, particularly the UN, has been pressuring Iraq to disarm and comply with various resolutions following the Gulf War. The situation is tense as the U.S. considers military action.
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