Russian Envoy: NATO Likely Preparing Ground Invasion in Libya
Amid Escalations, Speculation Some Member Nations Will Invade
Speaking today to a Russian media outlet, Russian ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said he believes that NATO, or at least some of its members, are laying the groundwork for a fullscale ground invasion of Libya.
Rogozin’s comments came in the wake of repeatedly complaints about the repeated escalation of the war by NATO member nations, particularly France, and included a call for France to explain how it felt dropping weapons into Libya did not violate UN Security Resolution 1970.
NATO officials have repeatedly denied a plan to invade the nation, which is explicitly forbidden by the UN resolution they are using as a pretext for the war. They have, however, suggested they would be open to a post-Gadhafi occupation force.
But some NATO troops have already been caught on camera violating the ban, and as what was presented as a quick air war descends into a long-term stalemate expected to last months, France and Britain in particular seem keen to escalate the war in hopes that it will provide a solution. At this point, few escalatory options exist other than a ground invasion.
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Jamie
July 2nd, 2011 at 9:24 am
Not a surprise if a military don't give in to threats or an illegal war based on lies they have to go in or kill huge huge amonts of civilians in a carpet bomb WW1 AND 2 style.Than they will prove even though we all no it had nothing to do with saving civilians just seeling from the poor as usuall.More innocent civilians have been killed because of NATOs involvment.All citizens of these countrys and the rest of the world need to demand with treats if nessasary to end all illegal wars.American citzens and military need to refuse to fight and citizens need large protests the 4 branch of the government AKA the media can't hide.That means miilions and millions in all large American citys and large numbers in the small as well.Its most important in America because there main allies in Eroupe can't do nothing without them.Please it needs to happen or Americans will be inslaved and killed and it will soon lead to WW3 witch will make WW2 pale in comparison.If you wait for it many will die and you will regret not acting.
thedissenter
July 2nd, 2011 at 11:04 am
Russia is stating the obvious.
Valerianus
July 2nd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
The real question is whether the Russians actually intend to do anything about the violation. Since the FedGov embarked on its "GWOT," the Russians' record on calling the FedGov and its minions on these kinds of actions has been notable for a lack of carry through. The Georgia smack-down of August 2008 is the only exception – and a rather spectacular exception it was. It was highly amusing watching NATO sputter impotently as its protege in the Caucasus was trashed in short order.
thedissenter
July 3rd, 2011 at 12:16 pm
As someone from Russia once very astutely commented here once, Russia is taking a very cynical approach to the US warmongering. They're just sitting back and letting them hang themselves. Having been there once, they know all too well how it plays out.