Russia has stated that it does not intend to participate in a potential war led by the United States against Iraq and will not send troops to Iraq. This announcement from the Russian government comes on a Wednesday when the United States and Britain are attempting to pass a resolution authorizing war against Iraq in the United Nations Security Council. Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry has also expressed its concerns regarding the ongoing bombings of northern and southern Iraq by American and British fighter jets. On Wednesday, during a meeting in Moscow between Tom Lantos, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Igor Ivanov, the Russian Foreign Minister, the Moscow government acknowledged that there are differences of opinion between the United States and Russia.
Russia: We Will Not Send Troops to Iraq - 2003-02-20
Russia has declared it will not send troops to Iraq in support of a potential U.S.-led war. This statement coincides with U.S. and British efforts to secure UN approval for military action. The situation highlights the growing tensions and differing perspectives between Russia and the U.S.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Russia announced it will not send troops to Iraq in response to a potential U.S.-led war. This statement coincides with U.S. and British efforts to gain UN approval for military action against Iraq.
- Russia expressed concerns about ongoing bombings in Iraq by U.S. and British forces.
- There are acknowledged differences of opinion between the U.S. and Russia regarding military intervention.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In the early 2000s, the U.S. was preparing for military action in Iraq, which was met with significant opposition from various countries, including Russia. This period marked a critical moment in U.S.-Russia relations.
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