In the past few days the Russians have made it very clear, through not so subtle warnings, that they will not tolerate any interference from any outside forces in Syria.
The Russians are very adamant about this, because of the fact that they have a Naval base located in Syria.
The following news indicates very clearly how NATO, and the U.S. are about to get involved. World War 3 begins to expand!!!
US, EU say they plan new steps against Syria violence
By REUTERS
05/17/2011 19:16
Ashton: "This is extremely urgent, we need to consider all the options"; Clinton says additional steps to be taken in the day ahead.
By REUTERS
05/17/2011 19:16
Ashton: "This is extremely urgent, we need to consider all the options"; Clinton says additional steps to be taken in the day ahead.
WASHINGTON - The United States and the European Union will take new steps to respond to Syria's crackdown in coming days if the government does not change course, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Tuesday.
Ashton told reporters ahead of a meeting with Clinton that she had spoken recently to Syria's foreign minister to convey the message that it was time to stop the violence.
"This is extremely urgent," Ashton said. "If the government really does ... want to see some kind of change, it's got to be now."
"[We are] now in a situation where we need to consider all of the options. So I think there will be a number of moves in the coming hours and days that you will see," she added.
Clinton said she agreed and that both the EU and the United States -- which have already slapped targeted sanctions on a number of senior Syrian officials but not on President Bashar Assad himself -- were planning new moves.
"We will be taking additional steps in the days ahead," Clinton said.
Syria has been widely criticized for its crackdown on the two-month wave of protests against the government. Syrian rights activists say at least 700 civilians have been killed by security forces.
Villagers near Syria's southern city of Deraa said they had found two separate mass graves, containing up to 26 bodies. The government denied the existence of any mass graves, saying the reports were part of a "campaign of incitement" against authorities.
The government blames most of the violence on armed groups backed by Islamists and outside powers, saying they have killed more than 120 soldiers and police.
Ashton told reporters ahead of a meeting with Clinton that she had spoken recently to Syria's foreign minister to convey the message that it was time to stop the violence.
"This is extremely urgent," Ashton said. "If the government really does ... want to see some kind of change, it's got to be now."
"[We are] now in a situation where we need to consider all of the options. So I think there will be a number of moves in the coming hours and days that you will see," she added.
Clinton said she agreed and that both the EU and the United States -- which have already slapped targeted sanctions on a number of senior Syrian officials but not on President Bashar Assad himself -- were planning new moves.
"We will be taking additional steps in the days ahead," Clinton said.
Syria has been widely criticized for its crackdown on the two-month wave of protests against the government. Syrian rights activists say at least 700 civilians have been killed by security forces.
Villagers near Syria's southern city of Deraa said they had found two separate mass graves, containing up to 26 bodies. The government denied the existence of any mass graves, saying the reports were part of a "campaign of incitement" against authorities.
The government blames most of the violence on armed groups backed by Islamists and outside powers, saying they have killed more than 120 soldiers and police.
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UPDATE***5/18/2011*** PAKISTANI/CHINESE TIES STRENGTHENED.
Pakistan, China premiers meet amid tension with US.
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN
Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) -- Pakistan's prime minister sealed a series of agreements with China on Wednesday, highlighting Islamabad's warm ties with Beijing amid heightened tensions with Washington over the killing of Osama bin Laden.
The signing ceremony followed talks between Yousuf Raza Gilani and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the Great Hall of the People at the start of a visit to Beijing marking sixty years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Analysts say Pakistan is emphasizing its friendship with Beijing as a snub to Washington while also reinvigorating efforts to counter Indian influence in the region.
Pakistan and China routinely refer to each other as "all-weather friends," and Beijing offered welcome praise and reassurance to Islamabad following the May 1 raid on Pakistani territory by U.S. forces that killed bin Laden and raised awkward questions about how he had been able to live undetected in a city that is home to numerous military installations.
"I wish to stress here that no matter what changes might take place in the international landscape, China and Pakistan will remain forever good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers," Wen said in remarks before the media following the talks.
The two leaders later witnessed the signing of three agreements on economic and technology cooperation, banking and mining. An accord on military cooperation also expected to be signed during Gilani's visit.
China-Pakistan ties were forged just two years after the founding of the People's Republic in 1949 and have thrived in part on both countries' distrust of their mutual neighbor India.
China offers Pakistan uncritical friendship, along with aid, investment, and an ally to counter India, with whom Pakistan has fought three wars since independence from Britain in 1947. China shares a disputed border with India over which the two fought a brief but bloody war in 1962.
Pakistan for its part provides Beijing with strong diplomatic backing in the region, the United Nations and among Islamic nations who might otherwise be more critical of China's repressive policies toward its Muslim Uighur minority.
While both countries have troubled relations with the U.S., the new warmth between them is seen more as a symbolic gesture to Washington rather than a sign of concrete steps to come.
"Pakistan will avoid entrapment in either the U.S. or Chinese camp and much of this is about subtle warnings to the United States not to pressure Islamabad too hard," said Michael Green, a top Asia adviser to former U.S. President George W. Bush's administration.
UPDATE***5/18/2011*** PAKISTANI/CHINESE TIES STRENGTHENED.
Pakistan, China premiers meet amid tension with US.
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN
Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) -- Pakistan's prime minister sealed a series of agreements with China on Wednesday, highlighting Islamabad's warm ties with Beijing amid heightened tensions with Washington over the killing of Osama bin Laden.
The signing ceremony followed talks between Yousuf Raza Gilani and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the Great Hall of the People at the start of a visit to Beijing marking sixty years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Analysts say Pakistan is emphasizing its friendship with Beijing as a snub to Washington while also reinvigorating efforts to counter Indian influence in the region.
Pakistan and China routinely refer to each other as "all-weather friends," and Beijing offered welcome praise and reassurance to Islamabad following the May 1 raid on Pakistani territory by U.S. forces that killed bin Laden and raised awkward questions about how he had been able to live undetected in a city that is home to numerous military installations.
"I wish to stress here that no matter what changes might take place in the international landscape, China and Pakistan will remain forever good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers," Wen said in remarks before the media following the talks.
The two leaders later witnessed the signing of three agreements on economic and technology cooperation, banking and mining. An accord on military cooperation also expected to be signed during Gilani's visit.
China-Pakistan ties were forged just two years after the founding of the People's Republic in 1949 and have thrived in part on both countries' distrust of their mutual neighbor India.
China offers Pakistan uncritical friendship, along with aid, investment, and an ally to counter India, with whom Pakistan has fought three wars since independence from Britain in 1947. China shares a disputed border with India over which the two fought a brief but bloody war in 1962.
Pakistan for its part provides Beijing with strong diplomatic backing in the region, the United Nations and among Islamic nations who might otherwise be more critical of China's repressive policies toward its Muslim Uighur minority.
While both countries have troubled relations with the U.S., the new warmth between them is seen more as a symbolic gesture to Washington rather than a sign of concrete steps to come.
"Pakistan will avoid entrapment in either the U.S. or Chinese camp and much of this is about subtle warnings to the United States not to pressure Islamabad too hard," said Michael Green, a top Asia adviser to former U.S. President George W. Bush's administration.
In WWIII are all the Middle eastern countries going to be allies with Russia and China? Do you have any information on Chinese troops gathering in Mexico and Canada? It seems that they are waiting for a natural disaster to bring US to their knees and then they will attack??
ReplyDeleteGood evening Perry. According to prophecy, the muslim nations, (the majority) will ally themseleves with the eastern powers. Russia and China. There is a book that came out by Scott Gulbransen, called 'The Silent Invasion.' The whole book is about China's preparation in Mexico. The book came out in 2003. It would appear they are awaiting for the right time, and God will allow this to occur to purify His people, just as He has done so throughout history.
ReplyDeleteTake care and God bless.