Russia is now giving signals that they won't block a second resolution authorizing force.
Mikhail Margelov, chairman of the foreign affairs committee in the Russian Parliament's upper house, defended the need to give weapons inspectors more time, a position France and Germany hold, but he said he doubts the Russian ambassador to the United Nations would cast Russia's veto power in the Security Council.
Also, Blix has flipped again to saying that Iraq is not complying fully with the inspections.
Blix said Saddam hadn't made a "fundamental decision to disarm," though Iraq had made greater efforts to release more documents and data about its weapons program to inspectors."I do not think I can say there is evidence of a fundamental decision (to disarm), but there is some evidence of some increased activity," said Blix, who is preparing another Security Council report this week. "There is certainly more activity now."
"Full cooperation or a breakthrough? No. I don't think you can say that," he told reporters. "We have a very long list of disarmament issues and it will require a big effort in order to clarify all of those."
This guy changes direction faster than a weathervane in a tornado. Just yesterday, he was quoted as saying the Iraqis were showing signs of increased co-operation.
Momentum for military intervention is mounting, as the uncommitted voters on the UNSC begin to swing behind the US. Mexico's Vincente fox indicated that his country is leaning away from inspection and supporting the US position, a marked change from just a few days ago.
What does this do to SoDamn Insane? Put it this way; if he were a turnip, he'd be bleeding.
Posted by Rich at February 26, 2003 3:27 PM | TrackBack