Russia's Putin Blasts the USA

[omygod]

Russia's Putin told the West to back off on pushing Russia to be more democratic and more respectful of human rights. "Russia is constantly being taught democracy, and the people who try to teach it don't want to learn it themselves."

In the speech Putin ,the Russian leader, also criticized the expansion of NATO, saying the alliance is placing military forces on Russia's borders, "reducing the level of mutual trust."

Putin ended his critique of the post-Cold War world by attacking the West's view of international relations. Stability and economic justice, he said, should be "not only for the chosen ones, but for everybody."

The White House reacted strongly to the speech, spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in a statement. "We are surprised and disappointed with President Putin's comments," "His accusations are wrong".

The response of the U.S. delegation to the annual security conference was sharply negative. During the speech, several frowned, and Gates, a professional Sovietologist, stared at the notes he was writing. Asked for comment afterward, Gates smiled and shook his head.

Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) said he found much of the address to have been "Cold War rhetoric," and Putin's comments about Iran "outrageous."

"If you're waiting for Russia to be constructive on Iraq, forget it," commented Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.). He added that he didn't think the speech was a smart move.

[STritonE]

Full speech look here: eng, rus.
Hmm... it seems that he is one president who is not afraid to speak the truth.

[Yaro]

Originally Posted by STritonE

Full speech look here: eng, rus.
Hmm... it seems that he is one president who is not afraid to speak the truth.

The full English transcript with answer's to questions could'be seen at President of Russia. Russian could be found there too. I do not know who had translated original Russian transcript into English but the translation isn't word-by-word. The fragment "...today the wolves can blame the United States for everything that is being done on the international arena and internally" translated incorrectly I'd say. The correct words are about Bush personally "..today the wolves can blame him in the United States for everything that is being done on the international arena and internally".

[Alex_Ivanov]

Originally Posted by Yaro

The fragment "...today the wolves can blame the United States for everything that is being done on the international arena and internally" translated incorrectly I'd say. The correct words are about Bush personally "..today the wolves can blame him in the United States for everything that is being done on the international arena and internally".

Does Russian phrase "повесить всех собак" really mean "the wolves can blame?" I'm not the best specialist in English, but I feel sense distorting here.

P.S. Putin told about Bush personally and internal opposition to his actions in US, no doubt about that.

[rasputinisgod]

Originally Posted by omygod

Russia's Putin told the West to back off on pushing Russia to be more democratic and more respectful of human rights. "Russia is constantly being taught democracy, and the people who try to teach it don't want to learn it themselves."

In the speech Putin ,the Russian leader, also criticized the expansion of NATO, saying the alliance is placing military forces on Russia's borders, "reducing the level of mutual trust."

Putin ended his critique of the post-Cold War world by attacking the West's view of international relations. Stability and economic justice, he said, should be "not only for the chosen ones, but for everybody."

The White House reacted strongly to the speech, spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in a statement. "We are surprised and disappointed with President Putin's comments," "His accusations are wrong".

The response of the U.S. delegation to the annual security conference was sharply negative. During the speech, several frowned, and Gates, a professional Sovietologist, stared at the notes he was writing. Asked for comment afterward, Gates smiled and shook his head

Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) said he found much of the address to have been "Cold War rhetoric," and Putin's comments about Iran "outrageous."

"If you're waiting for Russia to be constructive on Iraq, forget it," commented Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.). He added that he didn't think the speech was a smart move.

Those of the American Right-Wing are trying to set Russia up. As for Lieberman, he's nothing more than a turncoat who only thinks of his own political career.

Conservatives in America are very insecure and need wars to validate themselves. The only thing they forget is that in order to have a strong military, they must spend money on EDUCATION.

[rasputinisgod]

Who are the Americans to teach RUSSIA how to be democratic when they fix elections? Take it from me, a citizen of the U.S. who lives in Los Angeles.

[rasputinisgod]

Originally Posted by rasputinisgod

Those of the American Right-Wing are trying to set Russia up. As for Lieberman, he's nothing more than a turncoat who only thinks of his own political career.

Conservatives in America are very insecure and need wars to validate themselves. The only thing they forget is that in order to have a strong military, they must spend money on EDUCATION.

Who's gonna listen to a DUDE named LINDSAY?