Russia attacks Iran's verbal assault on Medvedev

MOSCOW, July 26 | Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:47am EDT

MOSCOW, July 26 (Reuters) - Iranian criticism of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is "unacceptable" and "fruitless, irresponsible rhetoric", the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Medvedev told foreign ambassadors on July 12 that Iran was moving closer to the potential to create nuclear weapons.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reacted harshly last weekend, calling Medvedev's statement "the announcement of a propaganda play, planned to be staged against us by America". He said the Russian leader "has kick-started" this play. (Reporting by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by David Stamp)

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CausticCommoner wrote:
How’s that for gratitude, Dmitry?

Jul 26, 2010 1:34pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
regulas wrote:
Wow, usually Iran boot licks Russia because of all the support the Commies from the north give them.

Jul 26, 2010 2:05pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
aeortiz wrote:
Umm, well Medvedev statement was part of a media strategy laid out by the US and Russia, that is not news at all.

The intent may have been to provoke Ahmadinejad and provide an excuse for Medvedev to let Russia’s relationship with Iran cool down.

The White House is getting it’s way.

Jul 26, 2010 3:23pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
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