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Italy
and Germany declared, that they are not going to participate in war planned by
USA against Afghanistan. Defence Minister of Italy, Antonio Martino declared,
that focus is not on conflict between the states and consequently Italian armies
will not be sent anywhere. It informs western agencies. «In this case the term
«war» is unacceptable, therefore I can tell, that participation of Italian
armies in the action of punishment of USA categorically is excluded», -
minister in interview told to Italian TV.
Antonio
Marino also declared that
any military action of USA should be undertaken after organizers of attacks will
be precisely established on USA, and only then it will be possible to speak
about any cooperation on the part of Italy. The Italian minister doubted that
one person – Osama bin Laden - could organize all this. He openly declared,
that he counts such statements of Americans to be incorrect.
Minister
of Defense of Italy also has called USA not to operate independently. «USA
should create a coalition and receive the consent of United Nations. Only in
that case, operation can be successful», - declared Antonio Marino.
Germany
also excluded an opportunity of the unconditional participation in the operation
planned by USA. As Defence Minister of Germany, Rudolf
Scharping
informed in interview with Welt Am Sonntag, the decision on participation of German army in military actions of NATO will be
accepted in this week, however it will be possible to speak about forms and
volume of German assistance to USA, only after results of investigations become
known.
Meanwhile
many western experts declare, that possible attacks over Afghanistan will result
in long guerrilla war. The former assistant to the commander-in-chief of Allied
armed forces of the NATO in Europe, general Gerd Shmyukle declared, that such
war in Afghanistan can last for years. He noted, that there are ideal
opportunities for maneuver with Talibans in Afghani mountains, therefore it is
difficult to strike terrorists from air. Besides declared Shmyukle, it is very
difficult to wage war on jumping-off place in the extent over six thousand
kilometers. The former chief of academy of command structure of Bundeswehr rear
admiral Rudolf Lange also expressed doubts in success of anti-guerrilla war,
which cannot be won with application of usual overland forces.
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