20 August 2002 MOSCOW, 19 August (Gazeta.ru)–Russia said on Sunday it was set to sign a $40 billion economic and trade cooperation agreement with Iraq in a move that could complicate Washington’s plans to topple Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.A top Russian official confirmed the deal was being prepared despite concerns expressed by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush, […]
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