VERSIONS: روسيا اليوم NOTICIAS FREEVIDEO ИНОТВ RTД RSS
breakingnews
Go to main page   USA   News   Plain words: the new language of politics   Comments  
MORE ON THE STORY
19.09.2009, 22:49 15 comments

Putin’s power play keeps the West guessing

Vladimir Putin personifies that magical moment when Russia went from being a crippled, post-Soviet state, to a relatively healthy, modern nation. Many will never forgive him for that.

Medvedev-Obama
05.07.2010, 18:16 14 comments

Under shadow of US missile defense, Russian-Polish relations growing

Washington and Warsaw have put the final touches on a missile defense system for Poland at the same time a “Russian-friendly” candidate has been elected president.

07.07.2009, 21:38 6 comments

Breakfast at Putin’s

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall (but certainly not on Obama) during US President Barack Obama's tense breakfast at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s residence!

Medvedev-Obama
20.01.2010, 18:21 6 comments

Top of the class? Barack Obama’s first year report card

The international euphoria that greeted America’s first African American leader one year ago seems to be weakening as some ask if all the hype over Barack Obama may have been overdone.

Medvedev-Obama
23.04.2010, 13:03 4 comments

Obama and Putin - the most influential politicians in recent polls

US President Barack Obama has taken first place and Russian Prime Minister Putin has come in second as the world’s most influential politicians.

Medvedev-Obama
17.09.2010, 16:23 2 comments

Despite some misgivings, Russia upbeat on US START progress

The US Senate International Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a resolution recommending the ratification of the new START treaty, but there are still more hurdles to clear.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) shares a laugh with US President Barack Obama (AFP Photo) 12.07.2009, 10:40 1 comment

Obama kick-STARTs negotiations with Russia visit

This week, Barack Obama paid his very first visit to Moscow as president, and among other things the two sides agreed the outline of a new treaty to get rid of nuclear weapons, despite controversial US AMD shield plans.

Medvedev-Obama
Poland, Warsaw : A relative of a victim of the April 10 Presidential plane crash mourns in front of the coffin on the tarmac of Warsaw's airport on April 14, 2010.(AFP Photo / Janek Skarzynski) 15.04.2010, 17:33 22 comments

Polish and Russian investigators turn up new clues in plane crash scene

The crash sent shockwaves of grief around the world, and was powerful enough to bring out some soul-searching between Poland and Russia.

Medvedev-Obama
Production still from 'Capital' music video by Lyapis Trubetskoy 09.04.2010, 17:36 11 comments

Hugo Chavez gives America a piece of his mind

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called US officials "stupid" on Thursday for criticizing his recent shopping spree of Russian-made military hardware, saying it is for defensive purposes.

Medvedev-Obama
26.03.2010, 15:35 17 comments

Question: When does a defensive missile system become offensive?

Answer: When offensive missiles are no longer capable of penetrating the defensive, anti-missile system.

Medvedev-Obama

Plain words: the new language of politics

Published: 26 January, 2009, 14:32


Raising a few eyebrows through speechmaking has become commonplace in the last decade. RT looks at how the phenomenon is playing out in three of the world’s leading powers and the reasons behind it.

 
1 COMMENT
The Doctor May 18, 2009, 17:19 quote
0

I'd like to add that since he's stopped being Prime Minister Tony Blair hasn't attended a single Newcastle United match. It makes one question his earlier dedication.

POST COMMENT

By posting your comment, you agree to abide by our posting rules


CAPTCHA image