PUTIN SAYS HE FEARS ENCIRCLEMENT
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posted by zaina19 on February, 2008 as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/13/2008 3:30 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2008 PUTIN SAYS HE FEARS ENCIRCLEMENT On February 8, President Putin said that a global battle for natural resources has begun, the nationalist "RBK Daily" reported on February 11 (see "RFE/RL Newsline," February 11, 2008). The paper noted that "according to him, 'many conflicts carry a whiff of gas and oil,' and this explains why many developed nations are showing increasing interest in Russia. 'Their investments in defense are not comparable to ours. Their defense spending exceeds ours by an order of magnitude.'" The daily also noted that Putin feels that NATO is "expanding, drawing ever closer to Russia's borders. 'We shut down our bases in Cuba and Vietnam. And what did we get in return? New American bases in Romania and Bulgaria. A new section of the missile-defense system seems likely to be installed in Poland soon, with another element ... >> full
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Mr Putin spoke of 'retargeting our missiles' at any US missile shield
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posted by zaina19 on as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/14/2008 4:42 AM Thursday, 14 February 2008, 11:20 GMT Putin repeats missile aim threat Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeated his threat to target missiles at neighbouring states if they site parts of the planned US missile shield. Mr Putin said the US proposal to base interceptors in Poland and a radar in the Czech Republic "threatens our national security". The Russian leader said earlier this week Moscow might target Ukraine if it sited elements of such a system. The US says it is designed to block any missiles from North Korea or Iran. Every country must protect its own national interests and President Putin is reacting to the threat posed by Ukraine's Nato membership BBC News website reader Dmitri Vysotski, Moscow, Russia Readers' reaction to threat But Mr Putin reiterated Russian objections to the scheme during his annual news conference at the Kremlin. Russia's response would be to "retarget our ... >> full
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Russia ready to supply gas to Ukraine without intermediaries - Medvedev
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posted by zaina19 on as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/14/2008 6:43 AM
Russia ready to supply gas to Ukraine without intermediaries - Medvedev
13.02.2008, 20.46
NOVOSIBIRSK, February 13 (Itar-Tass) -- First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said of Ukraine received gas not only from Russia but also from Central Asian, it would be necessary to keep the intermediary.
“If they want Central Asian gas, they will probably have to keep the intermediary,” Medvedev told journalists on Wednesday.
“What is important to us is that they pay. We are ready to start supplying our gas without intermediaries tomorrow,” he said.
http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=12368501&PageNum=0
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At a valedictory press conference, Putin flirts as he asserts Russia's might
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posted by zaina19 on as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/14/2008 12:05 PM At a valedictory press conference, Putin flirts as he asserts Russia's might DOUGLAS BIRCHAssociated Press Writer Released : Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:11 PM MOSCOW-In President Vladimir Putin's valedictory press conference Thursday, he claimed credit for Russia's rise from the ashes, blamed the West for reviving Cold War fears and pledged, after he leaves the presidency in May, to pour his energy into the role of Russia's prime minister. Hunched forward at a table facing more than 1,000 journalists from across Russia and around the world, Putin by turns challenged, soothed and flirted with his questioners, obviously relishing his final performance in the annual event that has become a trademark of his presidency. A confident, comfortable Putin spent 4 hours and 40 minutes fielding questions, a record for these events, and seemed reluctant to leave the stage. "I don't see any serious failures," he said, speaking the amphitheater ... >> full
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What's Behind Putin's Plan for a Botlikh-Georgia Highway?
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posted by zaina19 on as Imperialism
From: MSN NicknameEagle_wng (Original Message) Sent: 2/15/2008 9:40 AM What's Behind Putin's Plan for a Botlikh-Georgia Highway? By Fatima Tlisova Translated from the Avar language, Botlikh means “a place where the army stopped.” On the Kremlin’s initiative, this small village in the Dagestani mountains and home to 10,397 ethnic Avars has been transformed into the key military stronghold on Russia’s southern border. President Vladimir Putin summarized the results of his trip to the Caucasus during a press conference at the Kremlin on January 6, 2008. In February, he discussed the issues and accomplishments of his policies in the Caucasus over the last eight years while answering questions from journalists in Sochi. The full text of that exchange was published on the Kremlin's website (Kremlin.ru, February 5). Describing Botlikh’s problems, Putin spoke about social and economic issues, including unemployment. He said that the security situation in Botlikh is improving. “My first visit to Botlikh was in ... >> full
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