Russia refuses to sell tanks to Iran
by Don Hank
Russia
is constantly accused in the West of only pursuing its own selfish
interests in the world, particularly in the Middle East. However, if
that were true, then, particularly now that US-imposed sanctions are
hurting them economically, one would expect them to sell arms to any
country that asks for them. Russia is, however, refusing to sell its
sophisticated T-90 tank to Iran.
If you understand what I call the Putin Principle, as described here, you will easily grasp what is motivating him
.
According to TASS,
President Vladimir Putin is trying to comply with international
treaties, which at this time ban the sale of tanks to Iran. Iran and
Russia are not on the best of terms right now because Iran thinks Russia
is too cozy with the West. For example, Iran does not want Russia to
deal with Israel, but of course, Russia does what is best for Russia
(which is also what is best for the US people, but the Neocons, as
defined here,
are not We the People, quite the opposite). Putin is a friend of
Israel. Some Israeli leaders have said he is the best friend Israel
has.
That may be true.
There
is contention in the Kremlin right now because the hardliners in the
Russian military want direct military confrontation with the West. Putin
wants peace with all sides but is also looking out for the security and
safety of the Russian speakers in Ukraine and the minorities, notably
Orthodox Christians, in Syria. At this point in time, it is fair to say
that Putin is the de facto mediator between all world factions. In
accordance with the Putin Principle, he does not take sides (at least
not in the obtuse manner of Washington), just insists on respect for
international law and the sovereignty of nations – not some silly
“Russian exceptionalism” or the like (though a case could be made for
the existence of such).
If
the West has the upper hand, there will be constant senseless wars
everywhere. If Putin’s Russia imposes its will, there will be peace
between the 2 main axes, ie,...
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