Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Russian - Iran Relations The Worse Since The Cold War

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses a press conference about his country's nuclear issue in New York, the United States, May 4, 2010. (Xinhua File Photo/Shen Hong)

Iran And Russia Clash Over Nuclear Sanctions -- The Telegraph

Iran and Russia have clashed over Tehran's nuclear programme after the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad launched an extraordinary attack on a country that has traditionally been one of his few allies.

Throwing diplomatic nicety to the wind, Mr Ahmadinejad used a televised speech to heap strongly-worded criticism on Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian President, for Moscow's apparent support for a new US-backed round of sanctions against Tehran in the United Nations.

"Today it has become very difficult to explain Mr Medvedev's behaviour to our people," the Iranian leader railed. "Iranians do not understand whether they (the Russians) are our neighbour and friend standing by our side or are after other things."

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More News On Russian - Iran Relations And The Prospect Of Sanctions Against Iran

Iran and Russia clash in worst row for years -- Reuters
Iran warns Russia over sanctions support -- Financial Times
Iran and Russia Exchange Acerbic Barbs on Sanctions -- New York Times
Ahmadinejad slams Russia's stance against Iran -- Xinhuanet
FACTBOX-Russia's relations with Iran -- Reuters

Iran's President Calls Nuclear Deal Final Opportunity -- Voice of America
As sanctions loom, is Iran sending peace signals to the US? -- Christian Science Monitor
Ahmadinejad urges Obama to accept nuke swap deal -- AP
West plays down Iran gesture, sticks to sanctions drive -- Reuters
What Did China Get for Backing Iran Sanctions? -- Time Magazine

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