19 Oct 07
Putin calls war in Iraq ‘pointless’
President Vladimir Putin, in his latest jab at Washington, suggested Thursday that the U.S. military campaign in Iraq was a ”pointless” battle against the Iraqi people, aimed in part at seizing the country’s oil reserves. Putin has increasingly confronted U.S. foreign policy in recent months, deepening the chill between Washington and Moscow. Among other things, he has questioned U.S. plans for a missile defense system in Europe and the U.S. push for sanctions against Iran for its nuclear programs.
19 Oct 07
Originally posted by NicelboomIgnoring the "US/Russian relations" bit for the moment.....isn't he right?
Putin calls war in Iraq ‘pointless’
President Vladimir Putin, in his latest jab at Washington, suggested Thursday that the U.S. military campaign in Iraq was a ”pointless” battle against the Iraqi people, aimed in part at seizing the country’s oil reserves. Putin has increasingly confronted U.S. foreign policy in recent months, deepening the chill betwe ...[text shortened]... defense system in Europe and the U.S. push for sanctions against Iran for its nuclear programs.
Hasn't this pointless war been named as such repeatedly, even by ordinary Americans in the street?
As for the missile defence system, well, it's hardly surprising that he'd (and China, N Korea Iran etc) be against it.
19 Oct 07
Originally posted by ZadadkaThere is a difference between disagreeing with something and being a responsible party if your country commits man-slaughtergenocide of another nation.
Ignoring the "US/Russian relations" bit for the moment.....isn't he right?
Hasn't this pointless war been named as such repeatedly, even by ordinary Americans in the street?
As for the missile defence system, well, it's hardly surprising that he'd (and China, N Korea Iran etc) be against it.
19 Oct 07
Originally posted by NicelboomPutin is trying to contain and even to push back the US's influence in every region of the world ... and at the same time he's trying to increase Russia's influence.
Putin calls war in Iraq ‘pointless’
President Vladimir Putin, in his latest jab at Washington, suggested Thursday that the U.S. military campaign in Iraq was a ”pointless” battle against the Iraqi people, aimed in part at seizing the country’s oil reserves. Putin has increasingly confronted U.S. foreign policy in recent months, deepening the chill betwe ...[text shortened]... defense system in Europe and the U.S. push for sanctions against Iran for its nuclear programs.
So, those people who look upon Mr. Putin's latest actions on the world stage as motivated by warm feelings towards the oppressed are sadly mistaken. His actions are as imperialistic as the US actions.
19 Oct 07
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Originally posted by ZadadkaPutin isn't stupid ... he knows what American newspapers and tv are telling the American people and what the American public opinion is "thinking".
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Hasn't this pointless war been named as such repeatedly, even by ordinary Americans in the street?.
He is an intelligent man and he is able and willing to push the right buttons. That is in Russia's interests.
20 Oct 07
Originally posted by ivanhoePutin is more imperialistic than the US because in the US there are checks and balances that don't exist in Russia.
Putin is trying to contain and even to push back the US's influence in every region of the world ... and at the same time he's trying to increase Russia's influence.
So, those people who look upon Mr. Putin's latest actions on the world stage as motivated by warm feelings towards the oppressed are sadly mistaken. His actions are as imperialistic as the US actions.