Other than our disagreement over Syria, I would say our relationship with Russia is very good and we are seeking to broaden and deepen it.
ADEL AL-JUBEIROur concern is that Iran will use the income it receives as a result of the lifting of the nuclear sanctions in order to fund its nefarious activities in the region.
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If, as we decided in Munich, there will be a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance can flow into Syria – then this will open the door for the beginning of the political transition process.
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When monarchies were collapsing in a number of countries, we had radicals and we had Nasserism.
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The argument is more accurate when one says America is focusing more attention to the Far East.
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We both have an interest in stable energy markets.
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Let’s not forget: This all began when you had eight- and nine-year-old children writing graffiti on walls.
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We have a legal system, and this is not something that happens all the time.
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Just like we respect your legal system, you [europeans] should respect our legal system.
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Is Russia worried that defeating Daesh will open the door for defeating Bashar Assad?
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It’s going to be bad for the region. Iran has to decide whether it wants a revolution or a nation-state.
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And Iran is responsible for setting up sectarian militias in Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, whose objective is to destabilize those countries.
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Saudi Arabia has said that if the US-led coalition against Daesh is prepared to engage in ground operations
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So he asked the Iranians to come in and help.
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We had no other option – there was a radical militia allied with Iran and Hezbollah that took over the country.
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People are saying, “Oh my God, Saudi Arabia has changed.” It’s a contradiction.
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The Russians say their objective is to defeat Daesh, too.
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