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Russian Prime Minister Putin Dominates Four-Hour Forum, Hints at Political Future
By David Sessions - Politics DailyDuring a virtuoso performance at a lengthy public forum in Moscow Thursday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he would "think about" another run for president, the New York Times reports. Asked whether he should take a break after his years of public service, Putin told the questioner, "don't hold your breath." The forum, which lasted over four hours and included over 90 questions from Russian citizens, made clear that Putin is Russia's strongest leader, despite President Dmitri Medvedev holding the more powerful office. There has been much speculation in the United States that the ...
Russia Ceases Georgia Offensive
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyRussian President Dmitri Medvedev put an end to Russian military action in neighboring Georgia late yesterday, hours after Russian troops attacked the strategically important town of Gori on the outskirts of the capital Tblisi. The Russian Army had opened a second front yesterday in another breakaway Georgian province, Abkhazia, leading to fears that it aimed to take over the former Soviet republic. But pressure from the West and a personal visit to Moscow from French President Nicolas Sarkozy may have stayed Russia's plans for the time being.Now the focus will turn to the aftermath of the ...
Putin Esaclates War of Words over Georgia
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, stung by sharp criticism from the White House over its invasion of U.S. ally Georgia, reacted angrily today to the United States' military assistance to the former Soviet republic. The U.S. military transported some 2,000 Georgian troops from their bases in Iraq back to Georgia to assist in the fighting there. Putin labeled that action unhelpful and accused the United States of hypocrisy in its condemnation of Russia's actions."It's a pity that some of our partners instead of helping are in fact trying to get in the way. I mean among other things the ...
Midnight Train to Georgia (Via Beijing)
By David Knowles - Politics DailyIf you were looking for signs of the United States' waning influence on the world stage, you needed only tune in to the opening ceremonies of the Olympic games. Beijing's spectacular coming out party was a mind-boggling feast for the senses. The synchronized precision of the show, which fused the latest (Chinese-made) technological marvels with the daunting manpower of a country whose masses are hurtling into the middle class at world record pace, was as beautiful as it was unnerving. Yes, China is the world's future. And the future is now. Taking in the show were the representatives of two ...
Bush Heads Home to Deal with Russia Crisis
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyPresident Bush ended his week-long trip to Asia today, leaving the Olympics to return home and deal with an unexpected international crisis. The president used his time in China to conduct a little personal diplomacy with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, condemning Russia's military action in U.S. ally Georgia."I've expressed my grave concern about the disproportionate response of Russia and that we strongly condemn the bombing outside of South Ossetia. I was very firm with Vladimir Putin. Hopefully this will get resolved peacefully."Bush also made similar points to Russian President ...
Vladimir Putin Likes Flexible Women
By Michael David Smith - AOL NewsThis is Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva, a 2004 gold medalist who is, according to her Wikipedia entry, "known for her extreme natural flexibility."I find it a little disturbing that she can stick her head that far back and her leg that far up, but apparently Russian president Vladimir Putin likes it. A Moscow newspaper reported that Putin will be leaving his wife for Kabaeva after his term in office expires next month.And in a possible sign that Russia doesn't quite have this whole "freedom of the press" thing down pat, that newspaper has now been shut down. Said the editor of the newspaper, ...
Bush Supports Ukraine NATO Bid
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyThumbing his nose at Russia, President Bush publicly expressed support for Ukraine's membership application in NATO. Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned that if the former Soviet republics of Ukraine and Georgia moved to join the alliance, Russia would target the countries with nuclear weapons. Russia is not a member of NATO, and has been increasingly nervous about the alliance's expansion into the former Soviet satellite states of Eastern Europe.In a meeting with Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko, the president highlighted Ukraine's commitment to NATO membership, pointing out that ...
U.S., Poland Seeking Missile Defense Deal
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (left) will be at the White House today for talks with President Bush. Tusk is hoping to make progress on a proposed deal between the United States and Poland that would result in U.S. upgrades for Poland's military in exchange for the right to place missile defense batteries on Polish soil. The missile defense proposal has been a sore point in an ever more tense relationship between the United States and Russia. Former Russian president Vladimir Putin once threatened to target and missile shield installations in Eastern Europe with nuclear weapons.Poland has ...
Socialist Rise and Fall
By Justin Paulette - Politics DailyTwo critical elections were held over the weekend, determining the potential legacies of the two most powerful socialist-leaning leaders in the world. In Venezuela, Hugo Chavez fell just short (49%-51%) of passing a national referendum which would have dramatically increased his power. On the other hand, Vladimir Putin's United Russia party won a tremendous victory in Russian parliamentary elections, ensuring Putin's continuing influence at the helm of Russian governance. Of course, both of these results could be viewed as positive for American interests. Hugo Chavez is attempting to ...
Bush, Cheney Play Bad Cop-Bad Cop on Iran
By Mark Impomeni - Politics DailyFollowing on President Bush's strong comments on Iran's nuclear program last week, Vice-President Dick Cheney made some strong remarks of his own this weekend. In a press conference last week, Mr. Bush made a reference to "preventing World War III," in discussing the need to halt Iran's nuclear program short of Iran's developing a nuclear weapon or the knowledge necessary to produce one. Mr. Cheney, in his own remarks on Iran, made a reference to a more tangible war. "The Iranian regime needs to know that if it stays on its present course, the international community is prepared to impose ...
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