[news] Russian Leader Signals he's Ready to Resume Moscow's Role as Palestinian's Chief Patron

[Resist!ca]

Jerusalem -- "In what could mark the rebirth of a Cold War alliance of interests, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered aid and military equipment yesterday to Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, who welcomed the Russian leader as 'a precious friend and comrade.' Capping off his historic tour of the Middle East, which included the first visit by a Russian or Soviet leader to Israel and the Palestinian territories, Mr. Putin made it plain that he wants Moscow to resume its historic role as chief patron to the Palestinians."

URL: http://resist.ca/story/2005/5/2/6916/17093