Why is US State Secretary Heading for Moscow?
MOSCOW, January 25 (RIA Novosti) – US State Secretary Colin Powell will arrive in Moscow on a routine visit tonight. Russian presidential administration deputy head Sergei Prikhodko said Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to receive Powell. A Russian foreign ministry source said Colin Powell’s visit will make it possible for the sides to discuss a whole range of issues in bilateral relations. Key regional problems will be touched upon at Powell’s talks in Moscow, including the situation in Iraq and its economy restoration, the Middle East settlement, counter terrorism issues. An important topic will be the issues of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and security. The talk will be about the situation around Iran, and ways to resolve the nuclear problem of the DPRK. The Russian side would like to receive from Washington more detailed information on international inspections that will be conducted in Libya, as well as cooperation in blocking the possible leakage o
