US, Russia are 'equals': Obama

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US, Russia are 'equals': Obama

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MOSCOW (AFP) — The United States wants to forge new relations on an equal footing with Russia, President Barack Obama said in a television interview broadcast Saturday to the Russian-language audience.

"America respects Russia, we want to build relations where we deal as equals," he told the international Russian-language news channel Vesti ahead of his landmark visit on Monday to Moscow.

Obama said relations had "left a lot to be desired in recent years" under predecessor George W. Bush and reminded his audience that he wanted to hit the "reset" button from day one in the White House.

Describing Russia as a "great country with extraordinary culture and traditions," he said it "remains one of the most powerful countries in the world" and is a major guarantor of "international stability and prosperity."

Obama is due to meet both President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, which would allow him to "better understand the concerns and politics" of both men.

He said he hoped both leaders would "reach the conclusion that they can work with me in an effective manner."

Labelling Medvedev a "thoughtful, forward-looking individual" who is "doing a fine job of leading Russia into the 21st century," Obama added that Putin has been "a very strong leader for the Russian people."....

[7624U]

Da Comrade some are more equal then others...

[Utah Bob]

Is there anybody this guy won't suck up to?

Maybe he should thank North Korea for participating in our 4th of July celebrations by supplying the rockets' red glare!

[swpa19]

O.B. should change his name to "Richard Cranium".

Medvedev and Putin are going to "play" that street organizer like a Balalaika.

[bailaviborita]

I admit I don't understand some of the "sucking up" (Chavez?), but I think he may be playing it smart with Russia (assuming he doesn't get played, as stated- and with the SECSTATE one doesn't know).

There's lots going on in the Central Asian States and to be only adversarial pretty much guarantees us little. With China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, us, etc.- all playing the ultimate diplomacy game, a little "sucking up" might be warranted. I just hope they have their heads on tight- the situation there would make Machiavelli cringe. Only hope I have is some of these actors haven't shown the greatest international skill either.

[greenberetTFS]

Originally Posted by Utah Bob

Is there anybody this guy won't suck up to?

Maybe he should thank North Korea for participating in our 4th of July celebrations by supplying the rockets' red glare!

UB,

LMAO at your comment of NK providing the rockets' red glare..... It was funny,but it is also sad that BHO is going "nuts"....... It's frightening that our POTUS can get us into some very serious trouble being so damn native.......

Big Teddy

[Roguish Lawyer]

The velvet glove works well, both only if it's on an iron fist rather than a limp wrist.

[Utah Bob]

Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

The velvet glove works well, both only if it's on an iron fist rather than a limp wrist.

And we all know that limp-wristing causes stovepipes.

[Guy]

Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer

The velvet glove works well, both only if it's on an iron fist rather than a limp wrist.

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