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''This is routine diplomatic work, maintaining various links and contacts,'' an unnamed source at Russia's Foreign Ministry told Interfax news agency. ''This does not imply official talks, only routine working contacts. In no way do these contacts imply a change in Russia's policy towards the Iraqi leadership.'' Russia's Foreign Ministry declined to comment on the talks.
Another 'source' had a different take.
Another unnamed Foreign Ministry source, quoted by the Izvestia daily in its Saturday edition, said the meeting might have been part of a deal with Washington to secure Russian silence during any U.S. military action. In exchange, new Iraqi leaders supported by Washington would look favourably on Russian economic interests in the country. ''Not long ago, the Americans promised us that if we 'show understanding' in the issues regarding Saddam, the United States will guarantee that the leadership they want to place in power in Baghdad would honour contracts signed with Russian oil companies,'' the source said. ''This was probably what was discussed in the Washington meeting with the Iraqi opposition representative.''
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