[sergey1973]

I think it's a shame that countries that should be natural allies--Christian Orthodox close to a dangerous Islamic Neighborhood--became enemies. Putin political myopia is mostly to blame for this. I think that this spy row is really about putting pressure on Russia to stop supporting Abkhazia and S. Ossetia separatist enclaves. I am still hopeful for civilized resolution of this prolonged conflict that should have been solved long long time ago if the political will had been there.

[Tailgunner Joe]

Putin had every chance to reverse Yeltsin's suicidal policies and wash his hands of Yelstin's support for Basayev's jihad against Georgia, but instead he continues the hypocritical aggression of the man who appointed him.