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Proceeding contribution from Chris Bryant (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 June 2012. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Syria.


Syria

I just wonder whether the carrot approach works very well with Russia. The United States of America tried to press the reset button and gained absolutely nothing, but the Russians gained a great deal of advantage. The Russians seem to be advancing an entirely cold war attitude to the situation, protecting their military interests in Tartus and saying that the biggest threat in their military doctrine is NATO. Is it not time we were a bit more robust with the Russians?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
546 c41 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Human rights International assistance Politics and government UN resolutions Sanctions Diplomatic relations Syria Peace negotiations
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk