A senior American diplomat has traveled to Russia to encourage Moscow to agree to a new resolution in the United Nations Security Council, which would require Iraq to either accept disarmament or prepare for military action. Mark Grossman, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, met with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov in Moscow today. Prior to this meeting, Russia had stated that the British report on Iraq's military capabilities does not indicate that Baghdad possesses weapons of mass destruction. On Friday, Mark Grossman discussed a similar request with French officials in Paris. France and Russia have expressed reservations about the use of force against Iraq, suggesting they may use their veto power to block the passage of such a resolution.
U.S. Diplomatic Efforts to Pass Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-09-28
The U.S. is actively seeking support from Russia for a UN resolution demanding Iraq's disarmament or facing military action. Mark Grossman, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in talks with Russian and French officials, but both Russia and France have concerns about military intervention, potentially complicating U.S. efforts.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A senior U.S. diplomat, Mark Grossman, is in Moscow to persuade Russia to support a UN resolution demanding Iraq's disarmament or face military action. Both Russia and France have expressed concerns about military intervention, which could hinder U.S. efforts.
- The U.S. is seeking a UN resolution requiring Iraq to disarm or prepare for military action.
- Russia and France have indicated they may veto any resolution that supports military intervention.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In the early 2000s, the U.S. was increasingly concerned about Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction, leading to calls for military action. The UN Security Council plays a pivotal role in authorizing such actions.
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