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Dead Constitution See other Dead Constitution Articles Title: US/Russia Rift Deepens US/Russia Rift Deepens by Stephen Lendman Americas imperial agenda bears full responsibility for souring relations between both nations - what can and may lead to belligerent confrontation if Washington doesnt curb its reckless appetite. Moscows patience appears wearing thin. On Monday, Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said (a)ll (military) contacts
have been stopped of late. There has been no exchange of information. Despite its good faith efforts for cessation of hostilities toward resolving Syrias long-running conflict, US policymakers consistently undermine them. We are trying to agree with Americans on resumption of truce in Syria, Gatilov explained - unsuccessful so far because of unacceptable US demands Moscow rejects. Gatilov blasted Frances politicized draft Security Council resolution Russia finds outrageous - calling for efforts to free Aleppo from US-supported terrorists halted, including imposition of a no- fly zone except for US-led coalition warplanes. With certain Sino/Russia veto of Frances draft as proposed, will more direct US intervention follow, attacking Syrian forces and overall military capabilities on the phony pretext of protecting civilians? According to Tass, (s)uch a development
will not leave Moscow another choice than to increase its military support for Damascus. The consequence of such development of events may be the new escalation of conflict between Russia and the West. Separately, Moscow suspended its plutonium disposal agreement with Washington. According to Sergey Lavrov, (t)he decision we have made is a signal to Washington: attempts at talking to Russia from the position of strength, in a language of sanctions and ultimatums while continuing selective cooperation with our country there where this cooperation benefits the United States will not succeed. If Washington adjusts its policy and fully eliminates the obstructions that emerged through its fault to bring about negative changes in the political, military and economic balance in the world, we will be prepared to resume compliance with the agreement. Lavrov explained Russia wont abandon its nuclear disarmament commitments, including reducing nuclear materials used in weapons development. Russian plutonium
will remain beyond arms activity, Lavrov added. Its no longer needed for defense. Washington needs to understand its impossible to impose sanctions (and other provocative policies) against us with one hand
and to continue optional cooperation
where it is beneficial for them with the other. Russias decision fully complies with provisions of the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. It scrupulously observes its international obligations. America flagrantly breaches them. Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: How the US Drive for Hegemony Risks WW III." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com. Listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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