Russia Pledges Support To New U.S. Regime's Afghan Mission

[Purveyor]

Source: RTT News

(RTTNews) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pledged his government's support to the new U.S. administration in its efforts to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan.

Addressing a joint press conference with Uzbek President Islom Karimov in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent on Friday, he said Moscow will "allow the United States and others to carry non-military cargo across Russia for coalition forces in Afghanistan."

Most of the materials needed for U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan are currently transported through the risky routs in Pakistan.

Russia also is prepared to help international efforts to combat drug-trafficking and terrorism in Afghanistan, Medvedev added.

In an apparent change from its approach towards the Bush regime, the Russian leader hoped "the new U.S. administration will be more successful than the previous one in dealing with the Afghan settlement."

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[Bette Noir]

1. Does this mean we're friends with Russia again/

It changes so fast I have a hard time keeping track.

[Fearless]

2. Well, acquaintances anyways. We're still a "regime" apparently but they're willing to listen.

I suppose that counts for something.

[Xipe Totec]

3. Regime simply means the period during which a particular administration or system prevails

I don't think it is intended as a slur.

[boomerbust]

4. Support?

How about 50,000 troops to show their support.

[PaulaFarrell]

8. Been there, done that

I think they're too smart to get embroiled there again

[Wizard777]

5. Link Please. That link doesn't lead to that story.

[Purveyor]

9. Try this one...

http://tinyurl.com/ctrdjk

[goforit]

6. Is this for real? What about the new COLD WAR?

[JDPriestly]

7. Could you provide a better link?

[Purveyor]

10. Here, this one works...

http://tinyurl.com/ctrdjk