Nice pictures. Russia plays the role of anti-imperialist, defenders of the poor countries, but they’re every bit as imperialist as the USA has ever been.
It’s really hard to understand why the US and Europe make such an issue over anything Putin says or does..and generally negative regardless what he’s accomplished for Russia....the very things they accuse Putin of they themselves do or don’t do....and use and abuse.
Politics, no matter what country..is “Dirty Business”....and IMO played according to the revenue, and power, and blackmail each has on or over the other. It’s as much a racket as the Mafia...and even they get involved. .....and that goes for the media they own and use.
Well, considering they're just 15 years or so away from the crash of their country....I have to say they've come far since Putin took office. Regardless that Yes, he's a huge controller and more than tough, but I do think with Russia's years of suppression and so little benefit to the people...they needed someone they could respect and look up to to bring them above their fall. No matter how lavish his own life might be the people are still benefiting economically.
Putin has always sought acceptance into the International Community....I think he learned along the way what he had to do to earn that. However, he will never sacrifice his agenda or desire for Russia, and himself, for International Leaders approval unless he stands to gain by it more than he looses. I may not like the man, nor trust him, but I do respect that he stands for what he wants and that of his nation....unlike our Pres. and Congress who sells us to the highest bidder one way or another for nothing in return.
By the way.....US sending 10 million to Moldova of all places! So sick of running to countries who fail to build their own capital and their own protection.....and the EU pleads poverty when it comes to them coughing up the big bucks!