[MarMema]

You know perfectly well that Maskhadov is a two-faced liar and a front for the terrorists. Tell me you believe otherwise.

[struwwelpeter]

Of course, did I say otherwise?

It's all part of "the Grand Game" in central Asia. East hamstrings West, West hamstrings East. For awhile they'll get along, lots of hugs and toasts, but when the common enemy is gone - back to the game.

“Nations have no permanent friends and no permanent enemies. Only permanent interests.” - Benjamin Disraeli