There are confusing signals coming from the Russian Federation on what their course of action will be following a major terrorist attack on a school in southern Russia, the bombing of the Moscow subway, and the terrorist strikes on two Russian airliners. Chechan separatists and international Islamic fighters are believed to be responsible.
One one hand, Russia has ruled out nuclear strikes. On the other, a top Russian general has said that Russia will strike terrorist bases around the region. This could be big trouble for the former Soviet republic of Georgia as it has been accused by Russia of harboring terrorists. It’s looking like Russia may attack parts of Georgia that terrorists may be hiding in.
The post-Russian 9/11 rhetoric is familiar: preemptive strikes on terrorist bases worldwide, security, fighting Islamic terrorism, etc. Israel was the first nation to come to Russia’s aid in the form of sharing its databases with Russia and Russia gladly agreed to work with Israel on fighting international terrorism. I’m surprised the U.S. hasn’t joined in too.
Russia wants two Chechan spokespeople turned over to them that are currently in Great Britain and the United States. The Chechan in Britain has been granted sanctuary by the British government and the U.S. government has been silent on the issue.
It’s starting to get interesting.
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