Russian President slams US in election aftermath

[univac]

ABC - November 5, 2008, 11:28 pm Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has blamed the United States for the world's problems and announced new missile deployments in Europe, calling on incoming US counterpart Barack Obama to mend Washington's ways.Mr Medvedev rounded on the United States for ills ranging from the global financial crisis to the recent war in Georgia, in a state-of-the-nation speech that was watched intently by his mentor Vladimir Putin , and omitted mentioning Mr Obama by name."The economy of the United States dragged down with it into recession the financial markets of the whole planet," Mr Medvedev said."This crisis took on a global character."Mr Medvedev detailed a litany of complaints made in recent years against the United States, including enlargement of the NATO alliance and US support for Georgia."What we've had to deal with in the last few years, the construction of a global missile defence system, the encirclement of Russia by military blocs, unrestrained NATO enlargement.... The impression is we are being tested to the limit," he said.His comments contrasted with the upbeat mood among many Western countries in response to Obama's presidential election win.In contrast with leaders ranging from China's Hu Jintao to France's Nicolas Sarkozy, Mr Medvedev was almost alone in not sending Obama speedy public congratulations.His only reference to the US election was to say: "We hope that our partners, the new US administration, will make the choice of fully-fledged relations with Russia ."Missile deploymentThe Russian leader went on to announce the deployment of Iskander short-range missiles in the western Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, which borders US allies Lithuania and Poland, in response to US missile defence plans.He said the United States had sped up plans to deploy missile interceptors in Poland and radar facilities in the Czech Republic in reaction to the war in Georgia in August over the Russian -backed region of South Ossetia.Russia says the US plans threaten Russian security and dismisses claims they are directed against "rogue states" such as Iran ."Iskander missile systems will be deployed in Kaliningrad region to neutralise the missile defence system," Mr Medvedev said.The war in Georgia, in which Russia's military onslaught was condemned by the West, was "a consequence of the presumptuous policies of the US administration," he said."We will not back down in the Caucasus."In his first state-of-the-nation speech since taking over from Mr Putin in May, Mr Medvedev also announced he planned to extend presidential terms from four to six years, although he gave no detail on how this would be applied.Analysts question how far Medvedev really controls Russian foreign and domestic policy, with many affirming that Putin, who holds the office of prime minister and is head of the main party, remains in control.Analyst Maria Lipman, of the Carnegie Moscow Centre, said a pause in the current hostility between the George W Bush administration and the Kremlin would be welcome under Mr Obama but there was a long-term risk that Russia would remain a second-tier priority for the White House.This meant a risk of further flare-ups like the war in Georgia, as well as a dangerous weakening of arms control mechanisms, already undermined during the Bush presidency, she said.For the Russian leadership, "relations between Russia and the United States are so low at this point and the problems so deep there are hardly expectations that relations can improve," Ms Lipman said."There are deep problems dividing the two countries and they will not disappear because there is a new president," she added.

 

[ffbruce]

So Russia is jealous of, and hateful toward, the United States.Big deal. This is nothing new.

 

[blessed1195]

1) Do you think we might start getting some truth from ABC now their candidate is elected?2) Biden warned that an inexperienced Obama will be tested and I would bet that this is just the beginning of the testing of Obama. I wouldn't be surprised if Russia will give Cuba missiles to be aimed at the US- a repeat of the Cuban missile crisis in the 60's with President Kennedy, a real Democrat.Thanks for sharing !

 

[Christina]

(blessed1195;63033)
1) Do you think we might start getting some truth from ABC now their candidate is elected?2) Biden warned that an inexperienced Obama will be tested and I would bet that this is just the beginning of the testing of Obama. I wouldn't be surprised if Russia will give Cuba missiles to be aimed at the US- a repeat of the Cuban missile crisis in the 60's with President Kennedy, a real Democrat.Thanks for sharing !
I know the Bible says "Rosh" is one of the players of End time events so hard telling what they do

 

[Follower]

(ffbruce;63014)
So Russia is jealous of, and hateful toward, the United States.
Yeah, and the US was jealous and hateful of Russia when they put some missiles in Cuba. Same thing.

 

[Jordan]

(Follower;63038)
(ffbruce;63014)
So Russia is jealous of, and hateful toward, the United States.Big deal. This is nothing new.
Yeah, and the US was jealous and hateful of Russia when they put some missiles in Cuba. Same thing.God hates Russia (Esau) and loved Israel (Jacob) yet we are one of the sons of Jacob.

 

[Byron-AW]

(Jordan;63042)
God hates Russia (Esau) and loved Israel (Jacob) yet we are one of the sons of Jacob.
The Lord does not hate all of those in Russia, nor did he hate Esau. The Lord hates no one.

 

[tomwebster]

(Byron-AW;63048)
The Lord does not hate all of those in Russia, nor did he hate Esau. The Lord hates no one.
If you own a Bible you might want to read this:Mal 1:1 The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. Mal 1:2 I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob, Mal 1:3 And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.

 

[Byron-AW]

The only wolves here are you. Ignorant moronic fools that take the bible word-for-word. You try to strive so hard to learn God's word, that you blinded yourself in the process.

 

[Christina]

LOL ...that funny coming from one who has never quoted a single scripture thinks God says whatever you decide he says thinks Abortions fine Sodomys fine, we are saved by works, worship a woman,confess to a man, and thinks he knows the bible because someone read some to him.This is a Bible study site thats what we do is study Gods Word, If your words wernt so sad they they would be hysteryicalyour correcting us for taking Gods word over yours?????? all you have ever given us it your non biblical personal opinions sorry but you cant preach about Gods Word when you havent a clue what it says all you have is what men of your religion have told you.

 

[Traditional Anglican]

Russia is just so darn CUTE when they blame us for all th worlds problems.