Russia Rejects Joint Military Action With United States

From: The Washington Post | Date: September 15, 2001| Author: Susan B. Glasser | Copyright information

Russia today rejected participation in any U.S.-led retaliatory strike against terrorists and said the United States should not use countries in Central Asia as a staging ground for an assault against neighboring Afghanistan.

Although Russia has officially pledged cooperation in fighting what President Vladimir Putin called a "common enemy," today's statements by top Russian military officials could have the effect of restricting U.S. options as President Bush considers whether and how...

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