The U.S. assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs reportedly criticized the timing of Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon’s current trip to Moscow. Martin Indyk, who is visiting Israel, conveyed the U.S. displeasure after Sharon had stated his trip was made in “full coordination” with American officials. Sharon’s trip comes amid criticism from Moscow over the continued U.S.-led NATO air campaign against Yugoslavia.
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