March 2003
Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed Kadhim Al-Sahhaf Claims Russia Has Never Provided Military Equipment to Iraq
Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed Kadhim Al-Sahhaf denied U.S. claims that Russia supplied military equipment to Iraq. The U.S. asserts it has evidence of Russian…
Interview with Dr. Aghaei Diba: Legal Basis of the War with Iraq - 2003-03-23
The article features an interview with Dr. Aghaei Diba discussing the legal basis for the war with Iraq. It highlights that the opposition from Russia…
Russian Referendum in Chechnya - 2003-03-23
A referendum is being held in Chechnya regarding a new constitution aimed at ending violent separatism and recognizing Chechnya as part of Russia. Nearly half…
Russia Plans to Maintain Its Embassy in Baghdad
Russia has announced its intention to keep its embassy in Baghdad operational despite the potential outbreak of war in Iraq. While some diplomats are being…
Russia and France Announce Opposition Vote
Russia and France have declared their intention to vote against a UN resolution that would allow military action against Iraq. This opposition comes from both…
French Foreign Minister's Visit to Three African Security Council Member Countries - 2003-03-08
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin is visiting Angola, Cameroon, and Guinea to persuade them to oppose a draft UN resolution on Iraq that sets…
Russia Welcomes the Approval of the Bilateral Arms Treaty Between Washington and Moscow in the U.S. Senate
Russia has expressed support for the U.S. Senate's unanimous approval of a bilateral arms treaty with the U.S. that aims to significantly reduce nuclear arsenals.…
Russia Will Not Support Actions Leading to War with Iraq - 2003-03-04
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov announced that Russia will not support any actions that could lead to war with Iraq and may exercise its veto…
Russia Considers Iraq's Destruction of Al-Samoud Missiles as a Sign of Cooperation with UN Inspectors
Russia views Iraq's destruction of Al-Samoud missiles as a positive sign of cooperation with UN inspectors. This statement comes from Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Fedotov,…
Hundreds of Thousands of Yemenis March in Protest Against War on Iraq - 2003-03-02
Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis protested in Sana'a against the impending war on Iraq, urging Arab leaders to condemn U.S. military threats. The protests highlight…