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Is Russia any different a year after Medvedev’s election?
the serb 6 March, 2009, 15:43 the whole world is totally different, not only RUSSIA!!! my opinion is that Medvedev and Putin are the strongest defence line against Americans! so, we, GREEKS, like Medvedev and LOVE PUTIN!!! excellent political couple!!! ALL THE BEST!!!
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trotzky 6 March, 2009, 20:32 Substantially there's no difference. Putin and Medvedev are both excellent leaders and operate interactively. But Medvedev's image is too moderate. I thinh He has to be more aggressive, when He speaks to the other world leaders.
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Sevodnya_Net 8 March, 2009, 20:56 Typical that the comments thus far focus on Russia'a image abroad. In one year of Medvedev's presidency, Russia is no different, as far as I can see, other than to be suffering the consequences of the global financial meltdown of course. In fairness to the President a country the size of Russia is not going to change significantly in one year anyway. But I have to say that thus far there has been a glaring contrast between the President's stated ambitions to fight corruption and impose the rule of law - and his actions. Additionally, Medvedev is no doubt hidebound by the fact that the old guard are still very much in control. In this respect, I would say as far as that old guard is concerned, "no change" is good news. It will be fascinating to see whether Medvedev genuinely is going to prove his own man or whether it is all a veneer. Window dressing in a sham "democracy". Cracks have appeared in the hitherto immaculate facade of unity between PM and prime minister - but it's really impossible to say whether these cracks will prove to be significant. One thing HAS changed though: in previous years it was the President who held the Q and A session with the people - and now it's the PM :-)
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Sevodnya_Net 8 March, 2009, 20:58 Typical that the comments thus far focus on Russia'a image abroad. In one year of Medvedev's presidency, Russia is no different, as far as I can see, other than to be suffering the consequences of the global financial meltdown of course. In fairness to the President a country the size of Russia is not going to change significantly in one year anyway. But I have to say that thus far there has been a glaring contrast between the President's stated ambitions to fight corruption and impose the rule of law - and his actions. Additionally, Medvedev is no doubt hidebound by the fact that the old guard are still very much in control. In this respect, I would say as far as that old guard is concerned, "no change" is good news. It will be fascinating to see whether Medvedev genuinely is going to prove his own man or whether it is all a veneer. Window dressing in a sham "democracy". Cracks have appeared in the hitherto immaculate facade of unity between PM and prime minister - but it's really impossible to say whether these cracks will prove to be significant. One thing HAS changed though: in previous years it was the President who held the Q and A session with the people - and now it's the PM :-) And by the way one thing which has changed for the worse is this forum. It may look nicer, but trying to read or in particular post comments is a real test of one's patience
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Rikard 10 March, 2009, 22:47 The paramount statesman’s performance is possible at the point of minimal perceptive distortion. That belongs to Russian traditional cognitive stratum. It confuses the rest of the world because of its ability to maintain military decisiveness and the inner contemplative life out of time or in spite of time. As for Medvedev, to join the club, would demand focusing to the priority of his own talent. He evidently has it when succeeded to become the complementary of Putin. Is there any suggestion? Yes. Putin returned the bells from Harvard, Medvedev was expecting to make them toll. And they will toll for him once he finds himself. It is the missing accord among the disharmony of the privatized worldwide media, being the wrong mirror of ourselves.
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R John 11 March, 2009, 13:04 My only complaint regarding Mr Medvedev first year in office is that to much presidential time was spend in the company of political lightweights, National leaders from south America and Eurasia, those with tiny GDP’s and no global influence. Mr Medevedev did not invest enough time and attention in world leaders from the G20, those who hold real power and influence, engaging with them will be more beneficial to Russia’s long-term prosperity. Let’s hope year two will herald the above.Mr Putin or Lavrov can deal with the small fry.
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Sevodnya_Net 11 March, 2009, 21:08 10 March, 2009, 22:47, Rikard wrote > The paramount statesman’s performance is possible at the point of minimal perceptive distortion. That belongs to Russian traditional cognitive stratum. It confuses the rest of the world because of its ability to maintain military decisiveness and the inner contemplative life out of time or in spite of time. > As for Medvedev, to join the club, would demand focusing to the priority of his own talent. He evidently has it when succeeded to become the complementary of Putin. > Is there any suggestion? Yes. Putin returned the bells from Harvard, Medvedev was expecting to make them toll. And they will toll for him once he finds himself.
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Justice 15 March, 2009, 08:23 I concur with 'the serb' comments. Medvedev is likable and Putin I LOVE! PUTIN does not "hesitate" to TELL the Americans when they have "purposely" fallen off the TRUTH wagon! PUTIN always uses UN Charter laws - established international laws to hold the Americans accountable for their actions. Hence the Americans are looking to"replace" UN with a new NATO.Re branding of NATO with a new name BUT the American will keep all the control-power. Americans always threaten that the US Congress will cut off UN funding if it does not do as they want via the "special lobby" that control the "US Congress."
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Morphious 16 March, 2009, 11:07 I am waiting when Russis is strong as never before.
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mbobic 19 March, 2009, 06:25 I can finally see Americans smartening up. They "appear" to have realized that Russia is not their real enemy, and that they are wasting energy and resources trying to deal with "the Russian threat". Russians since the end of the Cold War were always open to dialogue and cooperation with the Americans, if Americans respected Russian interests. The policy of Russia was 'we can get along, as long as we respect each other'. Bosnia, Kosovo, Missile Defence System, Georgia and expansion of NATO have created Russian mistrust towards Americans, and Yeltsin for various reasons was very soft on protecting Russian interests. Putin and Medvedev are moderates who are able to protect Russian interests, while at the same time acknowledging that cooperation with the Americans is possible. With Obama in power, Americans are finally seeing Russia as a partner: reduction of nuclear weapons, no planning of NATO expansion, removal of missile shield in Poland/Czech Republic.... and only Kosovo remains to be seen. Although there is still substantial anti-Russian personnel in USA administration, signs so far appear to be good. This only serves to show the good approach Putin and Medvedev take towards Americans: respect thy neighbour, his interests, while protecting your own and cooperating when possible.
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Spatle 19 March, 2009, 22:38 I dont live in Russia, but I have been many times in Russia. Russia is changing, it is getting better and better!!! Medvedev is Great and Putin as well!!! Good Luck Russia!!! I hope I will move to live in Russia one day in the near future!!!
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johnx 20 March, 2009, 22:36 I think when Russia addressed the UN they should have been more aggressive and released the info and details of the Georgian aggression as well as EU, US and NATO complicity. I think Medvedev handled the crisis very well I don’t see how he could have handled it better minimal loss of life on the Georgian side The problem is Russia has put to much trust in western partnership and has got nothing in return only negative it does not see the EU and US as adversaries as they see Russia. As far as economic issues are concerned it is a global economic situation affecting the world the only issue regarding Medvedev is how severe and how well he deals with the crisis. If I had to criticise Medvedev it would be on Russian immigration policy highest after the US and not developing a domestic industry which could have a severe food crisis in the future. @Sevodnya_Net Good that they should have differing viewpoints on how to tackle things building a consensus. In the US and the Europe things have changed for the worst. Of course there is the global economic collapse created in large part by Wall Street banks.
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raaj 21 March, 2009, 06:35 russia is at a decided disadvantage vis-a-vis the west mainly bcoz of the russian alphabet the script and the language in general. the west can juggle out more information from the outside world and sciences on the basis of this lingual advantage .. the science and technology 'orientation' , in fact more pro-english not to mention research and development in almost all fields of life. people at the helm of affairs no matter who will hardly make any difference atleast on this score...................RAAJ JOSHI ( aventinesylla@yahoo.co.in )
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armen08 23 March, 2009, 22:05 Medvedev is continuing the Putin era. There is and there will be no difference in the leadership of Russia domestically and inteernationally as long as this team is at the helm. This is God's blessing to the great Russian people after the catastrophe of the dissolution of the USSR and the disastrous reign of Yeltzin. Russia is on the right track, is pulling itself back together, and is gradually resuming its rightful place as a great power to nbe reckoned with. The only difference between Russia and the other Western powers is that wheras the latter are still having difficulty adjusting to a new world order of cooperation and no war, Russia has had almost a century of experience in carrying a foreign policy of goodwill toward other nations. All power to Russia!!!
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bigmikecraft 2 April, 2009, 00:33 I believe the merger of the Presidential Office in Russia and The Prime Minister is a positive step toward recouping some of the lost granduer of Russia in the 70's. Sincerely, bigmikecraft
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C 6 April, 2009, 21:40 In January & February of this year, it looked like President Medvedev was starting to become more progressive in Russia, now it looks like he's becoming Putin's puppet again. Oh well, what do you expect? I do wish President Medvedev the best, because he is a better man than Putin.
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afrohorn 13 April, 2009, 12:33 Not much, their action is so synchronized - no major deflection of the overall politics could be expected any time soon. I have no doubt Russia will thrive the years to come with this tandem, should the global economic downturn overcame. As an African educated in Russia, I wish Russia involved more in the current affairs of Africa, both geopolitically and economically, especially in the horn. If Russia intends to restore its recognition as a “Super Power” it is high time to stand by the side of the weak, not only protecting its interests, as some leading countries has always been doing. KHRISTOS VOSKRES! oy! sorry, still have a week ahead. BEST OF ALL Mesfin.
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asianmark 16 April, 2009, 04:07 Alexander Lebedev the Russian Billionaire gave a long interview on BBC World News on Russias political state and lack of opposition within in, which it was clear he had to be careful what he had to say, with his family in RF. But its clear that Russia has no real opposition to Putin and Medvedev and those who attempt to form any real opposition to the way democracy (or more to the point the lack of it) are surpressed. not a liberal democracy . Its clear Russias surpression of those who want to put forward different political ideas and be organized in doing so have a very hard time and methods the soviet union would have been proud.
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danielloverinVt 17 April, 2009, 21:33 I honestly believe that the latter statement from the gentlemen from, Greece, stated a fact beautifully. Daniel District 1, Russian Federation of America Legal Address: Vermont U.S.A.
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Patriot 24 April, 2009, 23:37 06 March, 2009, 20:32, trotzky wrote > Substantially there's no difference. Putin and Medvedev are both excellent leaders and operate interactively. But Medvedev's image is too moderate. I thinh He has to be more aggressive, when He speaks to the other world leaders. I think that sometimes moderation brings stability and the world needs stability. Medvedev is a very effective equaliser and he will make Russia stronger.
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