Russia Says That Iranian Election Was "An Exercise In Democracy"

Reuters reports that "Group of Eight powers were divided on how to respond to Iran's disputed election on Thursday, with hosts Italy pushing for a strong condemnation of violence and Russia calling the vote 'an exercise in democracy.'... Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made clear that Russia was not prepared to sign up to a G8 statement condemning Iran's handling of the election. 'No one is willing to condemn the election process, because it's an exercise in democracy,' Lavrov told reporters."

"Isolation is the wrong approach ... Engagement is the key word," Lavrov said.

Every American should be aware of the fact that Russia is a central player in the pro-Iran axis which threatens global security and crushes the aspirations of freedom-loving Iranians.
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