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>> i can't speak for russia, richmond. our colleague ambassador durkin was negotiating in good faith. i think at the end of the day, decisions were made in moscow. moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> ambassador rice had strong words there the president's statement today very strong, as well. >> reporter: yes. the president of the united states issued a call for the council to act. this isn't the first time a u.s. president was ignored. russia is certainly flexing a more aggressive posture on the international stage. some dimple mats here said it's just about syria. the british diplomat. british ambassador called it a sad day for the security council. russia and china felt the retribution was unbalanced. russian ambassador explained to reporters about why they vetoed. >> i would certainly agree tragic events are happening in syria. security council, well, what happened, happened. let us hope working through other diplomatic tools we have, security council i
>> i can't speak for russia, richmond. our colleague ambassador durkin was negotiating in good faith. i think at the end of the day, decisions were made in moscow. moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> ambassador rice had strong words there the president's statement today very strong, as well. >> reporter: yes. the president of the united states issued a call for the council to act. this isn't the first time a...
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china and russia are the reason they voted against it. meanwhile, syrians scrambling every minute with the sky hailing on them. it seems that way, anyway, with constant shelling. cnn can't confirm the details because syria has restrictions on journalists. we do have some live in washington. we talk about the latest on the american reaction to this international crisis. the decision to close the embassy obviously not taken lightly. it does send a diplomatic message. but it was also done for safety reasons. >> reporter: it was. in fact, what the state department is saying is that they've now for weeks have been asking the syrians to protect that embassy better. the embassy is located very near a busy street, and what they wanted was either for the street to be shut down or some type of barricade put up or both, because what they are worried about, michael, they said, was al-qaeda or al-qaeda-like attacks. there was no specific threat, but they were very worried about that because there had been some car bombings previously. and that was not
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russia has called for veto. china has gone for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto. and what else -- looking at us -- the world is watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able to get some basic medicine to injured people, children are really hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power, no fuel, it's too cold. it's too much. for god's sakes, this is too much. >> that is so touching. russia's foreign minister is in syria today for an emergency meeting with president assad. the russians say they have a proposal that could end the crisis in syria. they have not yet revealed it. >>> here's your chance to talk back on one of the big stories of the day. everybody is still talking about the clinton eastwood commercial that aired during the super bowl. a lot of people think this commercial had a political message behind it. carol costello, a little bit more about all of that. it's interesting because some people don't know which way it fell politically. some people think it was for obama. other
russia has called for veto. china has gone for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto. and what else -- looking at us -- the world is watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able to get some basic medicine to injured people, children are really hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power, no fuel, it's too cold. it's too much. for god's sakes, this is too much. >> that is so touching. russia's foreign minister is in syria today for an...
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still, russia opposed. here's the russian ambassador's explanation. >> translator: members of the committee, unfortunately, including -- [ inaudible ] >> the chinese ambassador, the rhetoric a little calmer saying the resolution would complicate things in syria. china prefers and russia asked for a dialogue between the syrian government and the people protesting. >> translator: under the current set of circumstances to put undue emphasis on the judgment presult the dialogue or impose any solution will not help resolve the syrian issue. it means that it may further complicate the situation. >> pakistan, when it was the ambassador's attorney to speak said, look, i don't want to beat anyone with a stick tensions were running that high in the security council. the u.s., the french ambassador saying they're not going to give up. they're still going to try. it would appear that more violence or something horrific on the ground only then would perhaps change the minds of china and russia who both remain allies her
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>> i can't speak for russia, richard. i think our colleague, ambassador churkin was negotiating in good faith but at the end of the day the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> more strong words today from secretary of state hillary clinton. during a stop in bulgaria, clinton said china and russia now bear full responsibility for protecting what the syrian government has been doing. >> what happened yesterday at the united nations was a travesty. those countries that refuse to support the arab league plan bear full responsibility for protecting the brutal regime in damascus. >> we have our senior state department producer joining us from washington. elise, what can the u.s. and the rest of the u.n. security council do now? >> it's really back to the drawing board. secretary of state hillary clinton calling it a travesty but saying the work will go on not only to get a u.n. security resolution passed. this is the second tim
>> i can't speak for russia, richard. i think our colleague, ambassador churkin was negotiating in good faith but at the end of the day the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with assad against the people of syria than do the right thing. >> more strong words today from secretary of state hillary clinton. during a stop in bulgaria, clinton said china and russia now bear full responsibility for protecting what the syrian government has been doing....
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why did russia and why is russia still withholding support for the force transition in syria? >> well, syria is russia's biggest ally in the middle east. they are home to russia's last remaining naval base in the mediterranean. they're also a big trading partner with ru shachlt they just inc.ed a $500 billion deal for earn parts, so they're a pretty important strategic and economic ally for russia, and russia doesn't want to give that up, that foothold in the middle east. it's a strategic play for ru shorthand they have elections comings up next month and vladimir putin doesn't want to seem weak with the west. >> with all this video coming out and the world watching this, doesn't this put russia in a precarious position, yeah, they want to help out their buddy and partner, but to what end? ? certainly it becomes more and more embarrassing and that's what you see with the u.s. and the west. they bring up resolution after resolution, embarrassing russia, say, look, this is really getting bad. do you really want to be supporting this guy assad. you notice last time they brought u
why did russia and why is russia still withholding support for the force transition in syria? >> well, syria is russia's biggest ally in the middle east. they are home to russia's last remaining naval base in the mediterranean. they're also a big trading partner with ru shachlt they just inc.ed a $500 billion deal for earn parts, so they're a pretty important strategic and economic ally for russia, and russia doesn't want to give that up, that foothold in the middle east. it's a strategic...
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russia is supporting assad regime. russia is supplying weapons to the syrian army that is killing us. the defectors are left alone by themselves. they're using the weapons that they got from the army after they defected. they have nothing. they the have nothing else other than a normal weapon, individual weapons. we need them and i agree with senator mccain, there should be support for the rebels. there is no way to have assad stop the killing other than military intervention. he will not listen to people telling him to step down. nothing will stop the tanks from firing on people. if someone would come and stop the soldier that is firing on the people and killing the civilians in syria. >> is this in your eyes? will bashar al-assad be ousted? >> i think bashar al-assad should be ousted. there's nothing that would stop him from killing the people. he will not oust himself. he would not step down by himself. it has been like almost a year and nothing has done. he's only blaming the things on experience and the united sta
russia is supporting assad regime. russia is supplying weapons to the syrian army that is killing us. the defectors are left alone by themselves. they're using the weapons that they got from the army after they defected. they have nothing. they the have nothing else other than a normal weapon, individual weapons. we need them and i agree with senator mccain, there should be support for the rebels. there is no way to have assad stop the killing other than military intervention. he will not...
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do you feel russia was stalling all along? they were presented a conciliatory front, sleeves rolled up. do you feel they intended to abstain or vote yet? >> i can't speak for russia. our ambassador was negotiating in good faith. i also think at the end of the day, the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with the people of syria than do the right thing. >> reporter: despite last minute talks in germany between u.s. secretary of state clinton and russian foreign minister, the russians still vetoed like they did in october along with china. >>> we lost richard roth there. we'll try to re-establish connection with him a little bit later. >>> president barack obama released a very strongly-worded statement today shortly before the u.n. security council vote. he urged to stop what he called the syrian leader's killing machine. he said, "any government that brutalizes and massacres its people does not deserve to govern." he added, the international community must work to protect the syrian people fr
do you feel russia was stalling all along? they were presented a conciliatory front, sleeves rolled up. do you feel they intended to abstain or vote yet? >> i can't speak for russia. our ambassador was negotiating in good faith. i also think at the end of the day, the decisions were made in moscow and moscow decided it would rather stand with the people of syria than do the right thing. >> reporter: despite last minute talks in germany between u.s. secretary of state clinton and...
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one of russia's complaints has been that it was tricked with the u.n. revolution. libya thought this revolution over libya was all about saving the people and not about regime change. it thinks -- russia thinks it was tricked back then with that revolution on libya, and it's been a line in the sand for them over syria right now. >> would it be possible that ultimately russia bends to the pressure and agrees not to veto? >> you know, it would seem inevitable that ultimately they're going to. the question is how much of a compromise can the international community and everyone else bend to what russia is saying. russia is saying that the resolution shouldn't meddle in the internal affairs of syria. there should be a clear statement that whatever resolution doesn't mount to some point to an intervention force going into the country. there should be no call for president assad to step down, there should be no sanctions on the country, for example. so can the language be found that will prevent russia blocking with a veto, because the hope here is if the international -
one of russia's complaints has been that it was tricked with the u.n. revolution. libya thought this revolution over libya was all about saving the people and not about regime change. it thinks -- russia thinks it was tricked back then with that revolution on libya, and it's been a line in the sand for them over syria right now. >> would it be possible that ultimately russia bends to the pressure and agrees not to veto? >> you know, it would seem inevitable that ultimately they're...
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. >> given the fact we saw over the weekend with china and russia blocking any u.n. action, at least thus far, is there, nick, anything else other world leaders can do to stop the assad government from wiping out the opposition altogether? >> one of the things they are doing is trying to sort of unify the opposition and get them to agree to sort of at least discuss and talk through issues and formulate sort of a coherent, unified vision of what their next step should be. that's one thing and that takes a long time. the last time the international community got them together, which was a few months ago, they brought them all together around a table and then the opposition became more divided. there are some practical things going on as well. we heard the british foreign secretary describe how the british government would be giving special equipment to the opposition. we don't know what the details of that are, but certainly one of the forcing positions has been to get that video onto the internet, video shot by cell phones, and it appears britain and the others helpin
. >> given the fact we saw over the weekend with china and russia blocking any u.n. action, at least thus far, is there, nick, anything else other world leaders can do to stop the assad government from wiping out the opposition altogether? >> one of the things they are doing is trying to sort of unify the opposition and get them to agree to sort of at least discuss and talk through issues and formulate sort of a coherent, unified vision of what their next step should be. that's one...
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russia has gone for veto. china is going for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto, and what else? looking at us. i condemn the entire world for watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able even just to get some basic medicine to injured people. children are hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power. no fuel. it's too cold. this is too much. for god's sake, this is too much. >> it is too much and making matters worse, the main obstacle to international assistance for the syrian people, russia and china. last week they both vetoed a u.n. security council resolution that would have demanded that president assad stop killing his own people. the foreign minister of russia, one of syria's few allies, arrived in syria today for talks with assad. he described western condemnation of the veto as hysterical. he said that a solution to the rebellion must be reached without foreign interference. assad repeated his claim that he's willing to have dialogue with the opposition and work with the ar
russia has gone for veto. china is going for veto. the rest of the world are condemning this veto, and what else? looking at us. i condemn the entire world for watching us so silently. we are getting killed every moment. we are not able even just to get some basic medicine to injured people. children are hungry. i swear, children are hungry. no power. no fuel. it's too cold. this is too much. for god's sake, this is too much. >> it is too much and making matters worse, the main obstacle...
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global leaders are slamming russia for failing to back a u.n. draft resolution halting the regime-led violence. >>> and the captain of that shipwrecked italian cruiseliner must remain under house arrest. an italian judge made the ruling today. but he denied a prosecution request for the captain to be sent back to jail in a defense motion that he be set free. >>> and we could hear a ruling today prop 8. an appeals court is expected to decide whether california's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional. the case may ultimately wind up before the supreme court. >>> all right. political buzz. your rapid-fire look at the best political topics of the day. playing today, strategists. okay, first question, guys. three primaries today. not so many delegates at stake. but some bragging rights and momentum on the line. what are you watching for, and could there be any surprises? boris? >> i'm watching from minnesota, rick santorum has put all his chips into minnesota. he's going to go out and say, listen, i'm the guy for you. well, minnesota's voted for
global leaders are slamming russia for failing to back a u.n. draft resolution halting the regime-led violence. >>> and the captain of that shipwrecked italian cruiseliner must remain under house arrest. an italian judge made the ruling today. but he denied a prosecution request for the captain to be sent back to jail in a defense motion that he be set free. >>> and we could hear a ruling today prop 8. an appeals court is expected to decide whether california's same-sex...
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russia is pushing assad to initiate round table talks. but the answer from the opposition is already no unless one crucial condition is met. >> the first condition that will help us provide such environment is for president assad to step down. without this condition, without stepping down, the conditions would not be conducive to a kyle log about how to transition into democracy. >> the main issue is his credibility. i don't think the opposition believes in any of his offers while he's at the same time saying that he's going to crush them and that they are agents of israel and the united states. >> reporter: besides his military might, assad's other asset is the opposition's divisions which reflect syria's volatile mixture. secular muslim brother hood, urban, rural, middle class, poor, and above all the fault line of suni. divisions observers say assad exploits. >> the regime has played games and has managed to divide -- to play on all the divisions, capitalize on all the international, local, regional, internal divisions. >> reporter: as
russia is pushing assad to initiate round table talks. but the answer from the opposition is already no unless one crucial condition is met. >> the first condition that will help us provide such environment is for president assad to step down. without this condition, without stepping down, the conditions would not be conducive to a kyle log about how to transition into democracy. >> the main issue is his credibility. i don't think the opposition believes in any of his offers while...
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he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian operation is increasingly also resulting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interest of the people of syria or the wider region. so before we start talking about military options, we very much want to ensure that we have exhausted all the political, economic and diplomatic means at our disposal. >> joining me now from washington, brigadier general mark hemmet, state of affairs. he also served as deputy secretary for middle east affairs. kenneth, nice to see you. i also want to begin with this just in case scenario. what options do you think are on the table right now for president obama on just how to proceed regarding syria? >> there are still plenty of options on the table, both diplomatic. some measure of military qualification, of course, with the pre s-syrian army. then you need to tra, r you would unilaterally -- some people have problems. >> the general there are a lot of voices. why not do the same
he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian operation is increasingly also resulting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interest of the people of syria or the wider region. so before we start talking about military options, we very much want to ensure that we have exhausted all the political, economic and diplomatic means at our disposal. >> joining me now from washington, brigadier general mark...
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ambassadors from russia and china voted against it. american ambassador susan rice made her feelings very clear. >> the united states is disgusted that a couple members of this council prevent us from fug filling our soul purpose here, addressing an ever deepening crisis in syria and a growing threat to regional peace and security. for months this council is held hostage by a couple members. these members stand behind empty argue ams and individual interests while delaying and seeking to strip bare any text that would pressure assad to change his actions. >> richard ross is at the united nations. we just heard ambassador rice say she was disgusted. you just spoke with her personally as well. what did she add to that? >> the u.s. ambassador and others are deeply disappointed. india's ambassador says he is surprised at the double veto. i asked susan rice where the diplomacy broke down. >> at the 11th hour, russia tried to introduce amendments it would have gutted the text. they were unacceptable to the other members of the council. the o
ambassadors from russia and china voted against it. american ambassador susan rice made her feelings very clear. >> the united states is disgusted that a couple members of this council prevent us from fug filling our soul purpose here, addressing an ever deepening crisis in syria and a growing threat to regional peace and security. for months this council is held hostage by a couple members. these members stand behind empty argue ams and individual interests while delaying and seeking to...
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russia and china. this is they would say the syrian government against its own people, and showing russian weaponry is being used in the shells. >> i think there are a lot of
russia and china. this is they would say the syrian government against its own people, and showing russian weaponry is being used in the shells. >> i think there are a lot of
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whether china and russia would maintain their strong hold? >> in the general assembly, china and russia can vote against the resolution. countries are free to vote for, against, abstain, do what they like. most likely a resolution would pass. it's just that it wouldn't have any kind of teeth. a security council resolution could lead to things like the imposition of greater sanctions. obligation of countries to observe sanctions. it could even pave the way for some kind of more extensive humanitarian or even military assistance to the syrian rebels. a general assembly resolution isn't going to do those things. it's just going to be an expression how the international community feels about the situation in syria. >> real quick before i let you go, how about egypt? one year after the fall of mubarak. is this the egypt that protestors, demonstrators, many of whom lost their lives, is this the egypt they were hoping for one year later? >> egypt is in a transition, but a very difficult one. right now the military has been in power in egypt for a ye
whether china and russia would maintain their strong hold? >> in the general assembly, china and russia can vote against the resolution. countries are free to vote for, against, abstain, do what they like. most likely a resolution would pass. it's just that it wouldn't have any kind of teeth. a security council resolution could lead to things like the imposition of greater sanctions. obligation of countries to observe sanctions. it could even pave the way for some kind of more extensive...
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he knows that he's backed by russia and china. he knows that there will be no solution like 1970 that led to the no fly zone in libya, he knows that. but even the solution to have farouk shahar, his vice, taking his place, it will not make the people anymore. there's so much blood in the streets. and what's happening today, and this is the truth, syria is becoming a battleground between iran from one side, shia world, and the sunni world backed with the saudis and qataris. and that will become another civil war like the lebanese one. it's even worse than a civil war. it's total anarchy. and the assad regime will not give up power. they learned the lesson from iraq. once the sunni gave up power, they were totally dismissed from all political positions and economic positions. and that's what they are scared for. >> i want to talk more about that, but stay right there, because we're going to take a short break now. when we come back, we'll talk a little bit more about that sectarian side of things, which is a real concern. also about
he knows that he's backed by russia and china. he knows that there will be no solution like 1970 that led to the no fly zone in libya, he knows that. but even the solution to have farouk shahar, his vice, taking his place, it will not make the people anymore. there's so much blood in the streets. and what's happening today, and this is the truth, syria is becoming a battleground between iran from one side, shia world, and the sunni world backed with the saudis and qataris. and that will become...
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>> right, and we know china and russia vetoed that. it begs the question, what about military intervention? u.s. officials, every time we prod them, they only talk here so far about diplomacy. >> assad is off the reservation. he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the opposition is increasing the -- the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian opposition is increasingly also resorting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interests of the people of syria or the wider regions. so before we start talking about military options, we very much want to ensure that we have exhausted all the political, economic and diplomatic means at our disposal. >> i do want to go straight to the pentagon to chris lawrence. chris, fill me in on something we had touched on before, the military review. this is a just in case scenario, you know, potential u.s. operations in syria. tell me about that. >> reporter: that's right, brooke, two administration officials have confirmed to cnn that for several weeks n
>> right, and we know china and russia vetoed that. it begs the question, what about military intervention? u.s. officials, every time we prod them, they only talk here so far about diplomacy. >> assad is off the reservation. he is being armed and supported by russia, perhaps others. the opposition is increasing the -- the armed opposition as opposed to the civilian opposition is increasingly also resorting to violence and self-defense. that is not a dynamic that is in the interests...
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as far as russia, it has blocked the u.n. security council resolution to condemn the violence going on there. now syria is blaming the rebels for the violence. both say the rebels are from the outside. we put that question today to the u.n. ambassador. >> i've got to ask you about those allegations of foreign military forces or arms flowing into the country. can you specify what countries you're talking about? >> well, i just heard allegations, and if they are true, then, of course, it's very troubling. that would mean that we are moving into a full-fledged conflict with foreign intervention and participation, and that would certainly only cause major bloodshed in syria. >> but russia is selling arms to the assad regime. it has been continuously selling arms. >> there were transactions and we continue to respect them. you know what happens. when you got armed supplies to the government, those who are supplying arms to the rebels, they don't stop. we saw that in libya and we're seeing it in syria. >> of course, russia is selli
as far as russia, it has blocked the u.n. security council resolution to condemn the violence going on there. now syria is blaming the rebels for the violence. both say the rebels are from the outside. we put that question today to the u.n. ambassador. >> i've got to ask you about those allegations of foreign military forces or arms flowing into the country. can you specify what countries you're talking about? >> well, i just heard allegations, and if they are true, then, of course,...
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now russia is introducing some last-minute amendments. the russian minister in knew nick, germany, today to say it would be a scandal if this resolution was pushed to a vote today. the russians think not enough balance is in this resolution. they think a lot of the violence in syria has been fomented by opposition groups to the government. here in new york there's much anger among western diplomats who want a vote. the german ambassador saying there would be a scandal if there was not a vote today. the french pacing around saying too much time has been wasted, too much violence has occurred, there must be a vote. a russian ambassador churkin dealing with all the western ambassadors here. i walked on thursday night, he walked out of the council, had to be paraded back in. there may be a meeting. russ russia, one of the five members of the council. it's still up in the air. if they veto the resolution, it would not pass. they can stay if it gets a men mum nine votes. it would pass but wouldn't have the cloud of a resolution with all 15 memb
now russia is introducing some last-minute amendments. the russian minister in knew nick, germany, today to say it would be a scandal if this resolution was pushed to a vote today. the russians think not enough balance is in this resolution. they think a lot of the violence in syria has been fomented by opposition groups to the government. here in new york there's much anger among western diplomats who want a vote. the german ambassador saying there would be a scandal if there was not a vote...
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russia gave him a lifeline, vetoing a u.n. resolution that would have condemned him. >>> flooding has forced thousands from their homes in australia. rising waters threaten communities in queensland. this part of the country is still recovering from last year's devastating floods. >>> the nfl and nbc are on apologizing for offending. it happened so fast a lot of viewers didn't even notice. her finger here is blurred. nfl which produced the halftime show said the obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing and we apologize to our fans. >>> she was a white house intern who says she had an affair with the president, right? sound familiar? this washington sex scandal allegedly took place five decades ago and the president in question, john f. kennedy. mary snowe joins us with the latest on this story. it was always rumored, mary, that kennedy was having affairs and was a playboy. this woman is coming forward and giving details, things we've never heard before. >> yeah. suzanne, this book is
russia gave him a lifeline, vetoing a u.n. resolution that would have condemned him. >>> flooding has forced thousands from their homes in australia. rising waters threaten communities in queensland. this part of the country is still recovering from last year's devastating floods. >>> the nfl and nbc are on apologizing for offending. it happened so fast a lot of viewers didn't even notice. her finger here is blurred. nfl which produced the halftime show said the obscene...
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>> reporter: russia seems to be playing for time here. yes, it did veto the last security council resolution, today it is simply saying it's willing to entertain this idea and explore it further. other things it wants, though, before willing to see this peacekeeping force on the ground, a cease-fire and no outside intervention in the country. a bitter contradiction given that russia is setting tones on what can happen inside syria. several roadblocks ahead, not the least the syrian government coming out today calling any arab league plan a violation of its sovereignty. it doesn't seem to be a huge amount of chance here for this plan as it moves forward out of the u.n. >> nick, thanks. >>> if you're maxed out on politics, we have good news. no primaries or caucuses for nearly two weeks, that doesn't mean the candidates are not busy. here's some of the campaign stops today. rick santorum is in tacoma, washington for a campaign rally. newt gingrich visits south elmonte, california. and then mitt romney is in mesa, arizona for a get out the v
>> reporter: russia seems to be playing for time here. yes, it did veto the last security council resolution, today it is simply saying it's willing to entertain this idea and explore it further. other things it wants, though, before willing to see this peacekeeping force on the ground, a cease-fire and no outside intervention in the country. a bitter contradiction given that russia is setting tones on what can happen inside syria. several roadblocks ahead, not the least the syrian...
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>> not it would seem unless russia and china change their stance, but especially russia. what gives the assad regime a lot of the power, and what gives them the confidence shall we say to continue along this current course is the knowledge that up until now russia has been a pretty unwavering international lie, and as long as the assad regime knows that russia is going to continue to block any kind of resolution as it most certainly up until now seems it is going to, the assad regime seems fairly confident it has significant international support. when it comes to the pillars holding up the regime insooide the country, they still remain fairly intact. defections still not on the scale that would shake the military, and the other various pillars such as the merchant middle class, they are so far staying largely silent. so that the government most certainly seems to be approaching this from what it would be perceived from its perspective at least a position of power, and many analysts and diplomats in syria will tell you that the first step of getting the assad regime from
>> not it would seem unless russia and china change their stance, but especially russia. what gives the assad regime a lot of the power, and what gives them the confidence shall we say to continue along this current course is the knowledge that up until now russia has been a pretty unwavering international lie, and as long as the assad regime knows that russia is going to continue to block any kind of resolution as it most certainly up until now seems it is going to, the assad regime...
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russia has a commercial relationship and is basically syria's arms supplier and they have a critical port in the mediterranean that the syrian have permitted them to use for nuclear warships. russia's self-interested in here, and i don't have any reason to believe base odd talking about diplomats we will change russia's mind. >> whether we look at the situation on the ground, our own reporters say it appears that the security forces there are losing their grip at least on the northern part of the country. do we think it's a window of opportunity for the international community to jump in and help the opposition? >> well, absolutely. i mean, first and foremost what we need to provide them is humanitarian aid in far greater quantitieshan anything that has been provided so far. i mean, there continues to be some debate about whether or not to arm the opposition. sort of like in libya, the people are not sure who the opposition is and who they would be arming, but certainly there needs to be a much more open media environment so there's international observation of the atroscities that t
russia has a commercial relationship and is basically syria's arms supplier and they have a critical port in the mediterranean that the syrian have permitted them to use for nuclear warships. russia's self-interested in here, and i don't have any reason to believe base odd talking about diplomats we will change russia's mind. >> whether we look at the situation on the ground, our own reporters say it appears that the security forces there are losing their grip at least on the northern...
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russia and assad would like nothing than see us divided where they will compromise for something less, i.e.,, not a remove valve assad. i.e.,, not going in with a military intervention. maybe protecting the people, saving the people. that is what they're aiming for in the short term right now. >> we saw what happened in libya, and in your sense, that's ultimately going to happen in syria, right? but we're a long ways off. >> we're a long way from that. assad still has 20 to 30% support of the population. they still buy his message that he is fighting terrorists groups that is backed. he is a smarter guy with a stronger army that hasn't given up on him yet. the rebels there, the opposition, don't have what the benghazi, the east of the country where they can operate from. they have tiny little enclaves that we're seeing being shelled right now. it's not that we haven't seen this type of thing before. if you think back to bosnia when russia was supporting the serbs there, politically not mill tearily on the ground. there were he have clafs there. the serbs after standing back after thre
russia and assad would like nothing than see us divided where they will compromise for something less, i.e.,, not a remove valve assad. i.e.,, not going in with a military intervention. maybe protecting the people, saving the people. that is what they're aiming for in the short term right now. >> we saw what happened in libya, and in your sense, that's ultimately going to happen in syria, right? but we're a long ways off. >> we're a long way from that. assad still has 20 to 30%...