[medved]

Furthermore, Moscow may not be the ideal energy partner, since its interests, values and policies are frequently not aligned with our own...

Compared to what? I mean, compared to Saudi Arabia, the idea of dealing with Russia sounds pretty good right about now. Money sent to Russia would be a damned sight less likely to fund any future 9/11's.

Vsyevo horoshovo nashim druzyam v rossii.....

[Travis McGee]

With the polar cap melting, an "Arctic Alliance" may be a reality sooner than many might think.