We are comfortable that Syria is actively participating in the implementation of the resolution relevant to the investigation into the assassination of the former premier. |
We are not trying now to carry out any major ground attack, ... The job consists of liquidating the terrorist groups and not allowing any more loss of lives among the civilian population and the Russian military. The way this is done depends on the situation. |
We are satisfied that Syria is contributing actively in applying the international resolution dealing with the enquiry into the assassination of Rafiq Hariri. |
We are sure the upshot of her visit will be not only a narrowing of our positions on many international problems but also a new impulse to the development of our relations, ... Both sides are trying for exactly that. |
We are worried about pressure being put on inspectors by certain circles in Washington, |
We aren't hiding anything, ... We're prepared to completely inform the U.N. secretary-general and world community of how things really stand. |
We believe the use of force against Iraq, especially with reference to previous resolutions of the UN Security Council, has no grounds, including legal grounds. |
We have assurances by the president and vice president that the American side says they will follow the ABM treaty, ... Any possible plans must be agreed to, and that's what we discussed. |
We have discussed the principles today, ... Now we will start to go to the practice. |
We have turned the corner, ... any deviations or surprises. |
We live in hope and Russia will do everything it can to ensure that as a result of these talks international security will be strengthened and no harm will be done to anyone's interests, |
We speak in the same voice with the United States because Washington, too, is interested to stop the spiraling of tension and normalizing the situation in the region. It is important not only that we speak in the same voice but that we also act in coordination with one another, which Russia is in favor of, |
We think it could further aggravate the situation in the region, which is difficult as it is, |
We think it necessary that an active and meaningful dialogue on this topic be resumed with the new U.S. administration as soon as possible, |
We will consider any new resolutions that support the weapons inspectors' work. But we will not support any resolutions that directly or indirectly authorize using force against Iraq, |