On Thu, 11 Apr 2002, ChrisD(RJ) wrote:
> I would say most Russians -- in marked contrast to the Soviet days --
> sympathize more with the Israelis. Probably because the situation reminds
> them of Chechnya. Actually, the two situations have almost nothing in
> common, of course.
Also wasn't Sharon a hit there last time he visited? He still speaks Russian from when he was a kid. It goes over great in the Russian neighborhoods of Haifa when he's on the campaign trail. And of course he's spoken out publicly in favor of Russia's right to crush Chechens for years now.
Michael