Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Russian official: Moscow will have to study accusation that former President Voronin tried to sell weapons to Chechen rebels

Russia Today has posted a lengthy story about statements made recently by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrey Nesterenko.

Mr. Nesterenko was asked to comment on former Moldovan secret service head Valeriu Pasat's recent statements that former President and current Communist head Vladimir Voronin tried to sell weapons that would have ended up in the hands of Chechen rebels. An Imedia cover story on the subject is available here.

Here is his response:

"Q: Can the Foreign Ministry comment on the statement by the ex-Minister of Defense of Moldova on V.Voronin organizing arms shipments to Chechen militants?

A: I did not see this statement in detail. I just heard something about it. We will have to study these statements. Only after that we will be able to draw conclusions."

The full transcript of Mr. Nesterenko's statements is available at the link above.

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