February 2003
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…
Meeting of Yevgeny Primakov, Former Prime Minister of Russia, with Saddam Hussein - 2003-02-24
Yevgeny Primakov met with Saddam Hussein in Baghdad to discuss Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors. The meeting was requested by Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Colin Powell: The Time to Act on Disarming Iraq Has Come - 2003-02-23
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. believes it is time to take action against Iraq for its non-compliance with UN disarmament demands. A new resolution…
Vladimir Putin Says Unilateral Use of Military Force by the U.S. is Unacceptable - 2003-02-13
Vladimir Putin criticized the U.S. for its unilateral military actions, asserting that such actions are unacceptable. He emphasized Russia's right to veto decisions in the…
Russian President: A US Attack on Iraq Without UN Approval Would Be a Major Mistake - 2003-02-12
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against a US military attack on Iraq without UN approval, suggesting that Russia might use its veto power in the…
Russia, France, and Germany Call for Intensified Weapons Inspections in Iraq - 2003-02-11
Russia, France, and Germany have called for stronger weapons inspections in Iraq, advocating for war to be a last resort. This statement was made by…
Vladimir Putin's Visit to France - 2003-02-10
Vladimir Putin visited Paris to discuss Iraq with French President Jacques Chirac. They focused on peaceful disarmament proposals from Germany and France, emphasizing the need…
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder Renew Call for Peaceful Solution to Iraq Crisis - 2003-02-09
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder have called for more time for UN weapons inspectors in Iraq during talks in Berlin. This comes after the U.S.…
France's Position on Iraq Remains Unchanged - 2003-02-07
French President Jacques Chirac reaffirmed France's unchanged position on Iraq following Colin Powell's report to the UN, emphasizing the need for continued inspections. Chirac's discussions…
Pakistan Promises to Collaborate with Russia in the Fight Against International Terrorism - 2003-02-06
Pakistan has pledged to work with Russia to combat international terrorism following a visit by President Pervez Musharraf to Moscow. This collaboration includes assurances against…