The leader of Yabloko and its parliamentary faction in the State Duma
Grigory Yavlinsky declared that Russia should participate "toughly and actively" in the anti-terrorist struggle together with the USA and Western countries.

In an interview with journalists on Tuesday September 18, 2001, Yavlinsky stressed that "it is high time now to participate in the development of joint actions rather than waiting for the USA to come forward with a decision." Yavlinsky also noted that Russia should participate in the anti-terrorist measures with a "regard to the interests" of our country. According to Yabloko's leader, this is the position of the faction, and it will assert such a position for Russia.

Based on Interfax reports.

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