.Russia ready to cooperate with US on Afghanistan
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev says Moscow is ready to help U.S. efforts in Afghanistan by allowing the Americans to ship cargo intended for coalition forces across Russian territory.
Medvedev says that Russia also is ready to help international efforts to combat drug-trafficking and terrorism.
He spoke in televised comments during Friday's visit to Uzbekistan, a central Asian nation bordering Afghanistan.
Medvedev expressed hope that President Barack Obama's administration will be more successful in stabilizing Afghanistan than its predecessors.
Medvedev's comments appeared to reflect the Kremlin's hope of mending relations with Washington following a breakdown in ties under former President George W. Bush.
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Medvedev says that Russia also is ready to help international efforts to combat drug-trafficking and terrorism.
He spoke in televised comments during Friday's visit to Uzbekistan, a central Asian nation bordering Afghanistan.
Medvedev expressed hope that President Barack Obama's administration will be more successful in stabilizing Afghanistan than its predecessors.
Medvedev's comments appeared to reflect the Kremlin's hope of mending relations with Washington following a breakdown in ties under former President George W. Bush.
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