Israel's Olmert To Pay Snap Visit To Russia

[Purveyor]

Source: Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will hold talks in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, the Israeli leader's office said on Wednesday, announcing the surprise visit.

"The prime minister intends to discuss with the Russian president a series of regional issues including the peace process with the Palestinians and Iran's threats and its attempt to equip itself with nuclear weapons," the announcement said.

A visit by Putin to Tehran on Tuesday was watched closely because of Moscow's possible leverage in the Islamic Republic's nuclear row with the West.

During the visit, Putin made clear to Washington that Russia would not accept military action against Iran and he invited Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Moscow for talks.



Read more: http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-30036020071017

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First I've heard of Putin inviting Ahmadinejad to Moscow...

[acmavm]

1. This is freaking hilarious. Does Olmert think he can bully, bribe,

and coax Putin into letting them bomb Iran?

[harlinchi]

2. I was ready to make a remark regarding a non-existant...

...organization called RIPAC! I decided it wasn't funny, wasn't informative and, therefore, wasn't necessary! I'll just be quiet.