This is also an outrage it is like the cold war never ended, I've seen this kind of reasoning in Krigens Historia Nr 3/2010 as well the issue then was it depicted Russia to be the aggressor in the Georgian conflict even if several boards has concluded that the aggression again South Ossetia clearly was started from the Georgian side. This is what makes me blossom with anger against western media in general. Everything on the other side of the cold war wall, seems to be living inside a post cold war era where the evil Soviet Union is still the aggressor and evil bear. Now I am no nuclear physicist to understand that Maskirovka is still today alive and well, working in a positive way to keep terror states such as Georgia at bay but now days the tables are turned, it is not Soviet Forces invading Afghanistan, and it is not Soviet Forces invading Iraq, as long as you can paint the devil on the wall, it seems like media can turn a twist any story to their own advantage. Now this is worrying for one that knows that future International diplomats and War & Conflict specialists is truly bigotry on a grand slam level in black and white still trapped at a 1983 level of understanding. I am ashamed for this, and on behalf of my sovereign country I excuse for the inept and completely insane stance my leaders got in this EU farce.

They won't put him on the list because he is there terrorist as well as the whole Islamic proxy army with the fake Al Qaeda narrative. They want Caspian oil and that is in Dagestan. You would have to be blind not to see that. The de facto Chechen regime made former Solidarity leader and MI6 agent Mansour Yahimchik who was instrumental in creating Caucasus-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Lord Goldsmith registered in the same year in 97 And there is numerous direct links to British intelligence and Chechen led terrorism. British SAS helped train Kosovar and Chechen terrorists in Turkey between the de facto years There is lots of evidence of a multi-national global intelligence network supporting terrorism in whole of Eurasia but primarily Russia .

RT should know better than this. First the U.S/UK are playing a double game which Russia cannot play. Russia cannot play the anti-Muslim card as the U.S/UK and the reasons for this must clear to policymaker and lawmakers, ande media pundits. Second, anti-Russian terrorism has tacit U.S/UK support [via Saudi Arabia-]. This link must be clear to Russian media pundits, policymakers, and law enforcement officials. Russia is not doing what needs to be done: directly confront the British and the U.S who support Caucuses terrorists again Russa as freedom fighters. Hate toward Russia is widespread in the West and still ordinary people in the West consider Russia as the main aggressor rather being the primary victim of terrorism. Joining the U.S/UK anti-Muslim coalition is counterproductive for Russia. What is urgently needed is Russia to demand open, transparent, less ideological cooperation with the West in the war against terror.

One would have expected the reporter to ask the U.S Congressman how would the United States have reacted if Osama Bin Laden was viewed as freedom fighter in Russia. This is perfect comparison since Doku Umarov is responsible executing more terror attacks against the the people of the Russian Federation that took the lives of more Russians than Osma Bin Laden did in 9/11 against the U.S. In fact a double game has been played. Russia did not stop being a "credible enemy" for the U.S and its allies with the end of the Cold War. Instead, the new Russia has been transformed as an enemy of human rights and freedom. This is why Russia's President and Prime Minister have to often endure lectures from European leaders who would never dare ask the United States to answer its widespread human rights abuses. The refusal to name Doku Umarov as a wanted terrorist by Great Britain and the U.S is political first and foremost. Unlike the U.S Russia has positive reputation with the Muslim world. Russia has also a large Muslim community and it cannot participate in the U. S global Jihad and "the war of civilisations" that has been discredit completely already. Just take a quick scanning of the British and the U.S media responses to the recent Moscow Metro Terrorist attack to see how Russia is considered as "the aggressor" and the terrorists as the product of Russian aggression.It is beyond me why Russian pundits are purchasing into this old and discredit war of civilisation project.

So, that is what US and UK leaders call "the reset policy"? Britain has long been known harboring Chechen terrorists and US is supporting them financially through Saudi Arabia. Both Putin and Medvedev should be cautious as for the real intentions of US and UK. My personal opinion is that "the reset bottom policy" is aimed to temporarilly soften Russia's guard, before the West would deliver a decisive strike.

War games are despicable - yesterday, today and tomorrow. Why "governments" need to play like this in heaven and in earth is something we must ask Condi, Bush, Cheney, et al. "how to?" And, then, before it's too late, a new century in an old world order - where the light can be blinding the truth - must be reevaluated. Time for a new script for being in the period of living transparently as though enlightened.

Vladimir Russia’s leaders know very well there is no "reset" but Russia and the U.S. On the other hands, Russia can use this reset period to fortify its flacks/ fortify weak points on its defences. I am delighted with the resent long term deal between Ukraine and Russia on the future of Russia navel base Ukraine. This was a major blow to the U.S encirclement of Russia. Russia needs to route the terrorists from their hiding places, dig outs and caves and cut out the money flow from abroad. It also needs to bring jobs and developments to the North Caucuses.

May 01, 2010, 03:58, Vladimir wrote > So, that is what US and UK leaders call "the reset policy"? Britain has long been known harboring Chechen terrorists and US is supporting them financially through Saudi Arabia. Both Putin and Medvedev should be cautious as for the real intentions of US and UK. My personal opinion is that "the reset bottom policy" is aimed to temporarilly soften Russia's guard, before the West would deliver a decisive strike. >Look, the US leaders may seem outta control- but they've REALLY pushed their luck with the american people, creating these two wars and fighting them for so long... they're in no position to be picking any more fights. They'd have our support if we were outright attacked militaristically- but outside of that, we're done fighting stupid wars. If you're worried about some grand strategic strike against Russia- dont be... we're sick of war.

April 30, 2010, 17:04, Shilka.maskirovka wrote > This is also an outrage it is like the cold war never ended, I've seen this kind of reasoning in Krigens Historia Nr 3/2010 as well the issue then was it depicted Russia to be the aggressor in the Georgian conflict even if several boards has concluded that the aggression again South Ossetia clearly was started from the Georgian side. This is what makes me blossom with anger against western media in general. Everything on the other side of the cold war wall, seems to be living inside a post cold war era where the evil Soviet Union is still the aggressor and evil bear. You sound very nice- but frustrated and worried. When you see western media painting the Russian side as the bad guy, please remember to keep this in mind (it may help)... The western media (I can only speak for the media here in the US) is COMPLETELY separate from our government and obviously separate of the people... understand that since they are independent, they dont have a "boss, or authority figure." No one makes sure they're telling the truth... so it is NOT truth that drives them- what drives them is money, they simply want to make as much as they can... obviously the more we read their articles and watch their programs, the more money they make... and what makes us read and watch their stuff- headlines that GET OUR ATTENTION... lets face it- the media profits on any conflict between the US and Russia- so they're always quick to fan the flames of controversy. Nothing gets the world's attention more than the prospect of "the two toughest kids on the block" getting in a fight. We gotta accept that the media will always try and make more of our conflicts than they really are- and simply stop watching the outlets who exploit these conflitcs the most. The US is not against Russia- come to the US and see :)

Cris, nice attempt to calm down the Russian nerves but I would not trust the U.S for a second and Russian leadership is sufficiently mature to know what the U.S is capable of doing when it finds no strong opposition to put a break to U.S military excesses. The U.S ruling elite has lost all respect after it acted most vicious warlike and imperialistic ways after the fall of Soviet Union. The only logically position for the Russians is to fortify their defences and defend their borders. Action speaks lauder than words and the true intention of the U.S ruling elite toward Russia became clear during 2008 the Georgian aggression toward South Ossetia and again during horrific terrorists attacks in high speed train from Moscow to Saint Petersburg and the horrific terror attack against the Moscow Metro. The U.S media coverage of these events had chillingly exposed the deeply ingrained anti-Russian culture in the United States.

Not that I have any confidence that they will take any positive action, but I have emailed both of my senators to urge them to support Alcee Hastings effort to add Doku Umarov on the international known terrorist list. I cannot reconcile why niether the US nor Britain will help find and prosecute him. According to the BBC, he has declared Western Countries the enemies of all Muslims. He has admitted to several terrorist attacks, so what more do they need to declare him a terrorist?

Here is the email I sent to Diann Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. American politicians are basically cowards, and will not take action on any measure unless they feel there is tremendous popular support for it. Because of this, I urge other Americans to contact their elected officials in order to change this stance on Doku Umarov. Senator Feinstein, We are writing to urge you to join Alcee Hastings efforts to convince the United States State Department to add Doku Umarov to the international list of known terrorists. Referring to this killer and admitted terrorist as a rebel is inexcusable, and we should support Russia's efforts to bring him to justice. According to this article on BBCs website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8089996.stm He has admitted to being responsible for the recent terror attack on the Moscow Metro system, yet we are not placing him on the terrorist list. We urge you in the name and spirit of international cooperation against terrorism to support Russia's efforts in finding and bringing justice to those who resort to terror for political agenda. Sincerely, Guy and Tatiana Seela

Global South, I would not characterize the reporting I saw on CNN and MSNBC about the terror attacks on the Moscow metro system as portraying Russia as the aggressor. I admit that it is likely there were reports that I did not see in which this may have been the message. What I found most disturbing was first, the lack of any reporting, and second, in the few reports that were broadcast, there was a noteable lack of compassion or expressions of sympathy, unity, and support against terrorism.

I admit that I know little of the Council on Foreign Affairs, but in this article, they not only list many attacks that are attributed to Chechens, but also their suspected links to other known terrorist groups. http://www.cfr.org/publication/9181/chechen_terrorism_russia_chechnya_separatist.html From what I have learned, they are bipartisan, and they have been involved in developing American foreign policy since 1921. If they have had a large influence on American foreign policy, I would have to seriously question their effectiveness in making the world (including America) a better, safer place. Their president and members of their board of directors are former politicians. This article seems to be fairly unbiased all the same. My point in posting this is that there does seem to be an awareness, even among those who likely have sway with American politicians, that there are terrorist groups operating in the Caucasus. So why then does this country refuse to officially recognize Doku Umarov as a terrorist?

This makes me sick. What would they say if we welcomed their terrorists and separatists in our lands, give them Peace prizes and make them tour nations to fund their support in topling their nations? Mexicans, Irish, Arabs, Africans, south americans, etc... Take your pick we can play their games as well

Guy Seela, Russia has been fighting terror against its population since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Many of the groups who have been terrorising Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union are considered freedom fighters or rebels in the United States/UK, etc. Thus, the reason why this wanted terrorist is not on the U.S list of outlaws is political/ geo-strategic. Russia knows this and the U.S policymakers know this. Often, the Russians do not shout victimhood; Russians work silently to counter those who threaten their security. Russia is fighting terror in the Caucuses by using both carrots and military might. This dual strategy has to continue until terrorism is eliminated in that region. Russia has zero incentive to join the U.S war on Islamic terror-which is driven by imperialism and corporate expansionism. The U.S supports dictators in the Muslim world and wherever the U.S backs dictators we see the rise of vicious forms of radical Islam. As for CNN etc silence of the massacre of the Moscow Metro, silence is not always innocent.

Global South, You may or may not know of the growing mistrust by American citizens of our political leaders. Frankly, there is very little trust, and even less confidence that our government is leading us in a favorable direction. Unfortunately, our coorporate-owned media with unlimited resources has been able to shape opinion, and create or exaggerate deep divisions in the American population. Each debate becomes completely polarized, and the media enflames the debate with inflamatory language, and the American populace hasn't figured it out yet. Instead, they (we) take sides, and pick up the debate with talking points provided by...guess who...the same coorporate-owned media. This division prevents us from making any real progress because of artificially induced biases. Regarding my remark about CNN and MSNBC, I was not suggesting that the omissions were innocent. American media has taken shaping public opinion to the level of a highly refined science. This "velvet glove" technique is subtle, yet extremely powerful. I have read an article yesterday how your president prefers a more sophisticated approach to the terror problem (you mentioned the carrot/stick approach), and I find this encouraging. I think you are spot on in your brief analysis of America's involvement with foreign leaders of oppressive regimes (I recall video of George Bush I shaking hands with Sadaam Hussein, for example. And now look where we are). These alliances cause human suffering in those countries, as well as creating ill-will against America. It is the coorporate insterests underlying these alliances that are at the root of the problem (in my opinion). As long as American politicians are directed by the coorporate masters, the problems will only worsen. However, I do not imagine America is alone in these practices. I continue to hope for times when Russia and America will find a true spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.

Guy Seela, There is nothing wrong with ordinary citizens with healthy dose of scepticism. The United States has been engaged in the destabilising Latin America, Africa and the Middle East for a long time but the U.S citizenry had few moments in history when it mounted strong effort that threatened the position of elected officials or the military-industrial complex sustained by this perpetual wars -i.e.Vietnam is the exception and this is due to fear of middle class college kids were being drafted and not a hate of war per se. This is not true in other democracies. For example, in 2003, the Canadian government refused to join the U.S illegal invasion of Iraq. The Liberal government of that time took this position because the overwhelming majority of Canadian citizens were against the U.S invasion of Iraq. The Canadian business-which does lot of business with the U.S- was for the war but it failed to get its way. Canada joined the U.S led war on Afghanistan but the Canadian mission is going to end 2011. The government of Canada as this moment is very right wing, pro U.S and pro war but it cannot prolong the Canadian mission in Afghanistan beyond 2011 for fear of electoral defeat. However, as evidenced by your first post, you and many U.S citizens I have met do not see themselves that they are accountable for the deeds done in their name. As for Russia, the U.S has been creating troubles for Russia during and after the Cold War. For example, the U.S was the main sponsor of the 2008 Georgian aggression against South Ossetia. The U.S made attempts to turn Ukraine anti-Russia. Of course, Russia is pragmatic and will do business with the U.S but Russia cannot trust the U.S. The U.S has very few friends in the world. I wonder if Americans citizens may want to think they need to do more than cry anti-Americanism when people from other countries disapprove U.S foreign policy-.i.e. promote destabilisation and wars.

totaly would agree with Biloxi, why would U.S. put him on terrorist list if they themselfes finance and support the guy! as sad as it sounds, U.S. is №1 terrorist on the planet now(