More Proof that we are being Jerked Around by Russia

I have posted about it before and today once again the Russian's have proved that contrary to their prior statments condeming Iran's Nuclear programs, they actually support them and have a large financial interest in seeing them succeed. The below article entitled,

Russia Rejects Sanctions Against Iran

illustrates the problem that the US and Britan, along with other countries who believe Iran is a threat, have in stopping its' arms progams by peaceful means. The following is from Sergei Ivanov who undoubtedly speaks for Putin as well,

"I believe that the question is not so serious at the moment for the U.N. Security Council or the group of six to consider any introduction of sanctions. Russia stands for further political and diplomatic efforts to settle the issue."

So now by saying this the Russians are essentialy voiding their agreement to impose sanctions in the event that Iran misses the Aug 31st deadline. My guess is that China will soon follow suit.
I have linked below to some older news stories that have the russians saying everything from "Iran should not have Nuclear weapons", to the above which implies at the very least a niave attitude and at worst a total complicity in forwarding Iran's aspirations for Nuclear weapons.

"Our Iranian Partners Must Give Up Developement of Nuclear Cycle Technology" - 08/05

"Russia Convinced that Iran is NOT Trying to Develope Nuclear Arms" - 02/05

"Putin Offers Iranian President Continued Nuclear Cooperation" - 06/05

"Putin Urges Iran to Accept EU Proposal to halt Enrichment" - 04/06

"Putin favors Iran abandoning Nuclear Reseach" - 06/06

"Putin Tells Iran It Has A Right to Develop Nukes If It Does Not Threaten Other Nations" - 06/06

"Putin Defends Iran Nuke Program" - 02/06

"Putin Urges Iran To Accept Proposals to Stop Enrichment" - 07/06

I do not know what you all think, but in your Uncle Tim's opinion Vlad does a better version of the old Potomic two step than even the trickiest of tricky dicks

For more on Uncle Tim's posting on Iran see

"This is Scary"

"Iraq Should Have Been Second"

"Bishop to Knight 3"

"Six Power Package of Perks or Penalties"