Posted on 12/19/2005 6:07:13 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe
MOSCOW — Russia's foreign spy chief said military forces from other countries deployed at bases along Russia's periphery are a threat to the nation, a Russian news agency reported Monday.
In comments that appeared directed at U.S. forces deployed on bases in former Soviet countries, the Interfax news agency quoted Sergei Lebedev, head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, as saying that Russia no longer had a "main adversary" as during the Cold War.
But "Russians cannot help but be concerned about new military bases and military contingents being deployed around our country," he was quoted as saying.
Russia has watched warily as the United States deployed forces to the Central Asian countries of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan and strengthened military and political ties with Ukraine and Georgia. Also, the three Baltic nations of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania joined NATO in 2004 over Moscow's strong objections.
Earlier this year, Uzbekistan evicted U.S. forces from a base there after Washington criticized Uzbekistan's authoritarian regime for a violent crackdown on a demonstration in May and other human rights abuses.
Kremlin leaders have also been jittery about mass protests that brought the opposition to power in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan over the past two years — protests that Russia says were backed by the West.
Lebedev did not name any specific countries that Russia considered a threat.
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Russia's Cold War nostalgia is quite amusing.
As for China, these types never seem to remember from whence China gets all its money.
No matter how much you and your type push, biatch, scream and holler, adults (unlike you) are in charge of both sides and your Cold War will never return, not that you and your type ever served during, before or after the Cold War.
Mr. Lebedev, we have your lap dog just 90 miles away. The gray bearded dog, Castro, is more a threat to us, than our forces near you, are to your country.
"How would we feel if the Mexican government provided $100 million for Hillary's run for president?"
Probably the same way we felt when Soros provided 100 million for Kerry's run for President.
Sure there is; for instance, Russia has a tax code that the citizenry can understand.
That would be about on par with China putting IRBM's in Vancouver, Nuevo Laredo, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico.
You sure you want to go there?
Russia is a member in the Union of Islamic states.
Russia a consistent, loyal supporter of Islam – Putin - 12/12/2005 - "Russia was and remains the best partner of Islamic states."
Russia hopes to join the Organization of the Islamic Conference - 06/28/2005 - "We proceed from the basis that international terrorism and religious extremism have nothing in common with Islam," Yakovenko. The spokesman continued that Russia and the Muslim world were "not only partners but strategic allies" in the fight against international terrorism and religious extremism.
ISLAM RELIGION OF PEACE: RUSSIAN-SAUDI FORUM - 05/29/2005 - "We must make one point clear: we cannot divide the world either on the ideological principle, as was the case during the Cold War, or on the religious-to fall into Muslims and non-Muslims. The sequences of such a division are very dangerous," said Primakov.
Russia supports new international alliance - foreign minister - 11/10/2005 - During his Monday visit in Spain, Lavrov confirmed Russia's support for a Turkish-Spanish initiative to create an Alliance of Civilizations, which is designed to foster mutual respect for religious beliefs and traditions, along with stepping up cooperation between the Christian West and the Muslim East in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Lavrov said the new alliance would rely on Unesco's experience in bringing countries with different ideologies together and coordinating the work of non-government organizations.
Russia welcomes OIC aid to restore normal life in Chechnya - "We would welcome the contribution of your states in carrying out projects for the Chechen Republic that are being implemented through UNESCO." Russia and the OIC "act from close positions on issues connected with opposing the worst threats and challenges of the 21st century such as international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction". "These global challenges require collective efforts on the part of the entire world community, supported by the UN and international law," the minister said.
UN must lead global fight against terrorism -Putin
Putin Calls for Global Fight Against Terrorism Under UN Flag - a "new global constitution free of Cold War stereotypes"
Putin meets Annan, praises global UN role - "We have no other effective mechanism for resolving international problems today."
Putin praises role of International Court of Justice - "The very existence of the International Court of Justice in the system of the United Nations is a major condition for the stability and lawfulness of the organization..."
**Russia signs International Criminal Court treaty!!!**
Russia Warns U.S. not to Break International Law in Afghan Attack
Russia Urges Respect for "International Law" With Al-Qa'idah Suspects
Iraq war unjustified: Putin - "Anything done without the sanction of the UN Security Council, cannot be accepted as just and justified."
Putin blasts US war in Iraq - "The use of force abroad, according to existing international laws, can only be sanctioned by the United Nations. This is the international law."
I hope US learns 'Iraqi lessons': Putin - "We have repeatedly called our American partners' attention to this reality. And eventually they realised the need to reach a political settlement in Iraq using the UN mechanisms. I believe that the new administration will undoubtedly bear in mind 'Iraqi lessons' when determining its foreign policy."
Putin Wants U.N. to Take Lead in Iraq
Russia's Putin urges US to give UN role in Iraq - "The faster we go along the path as set down by international law, the better it will be. The longer we delay a resolution within the U.N. framework, the more it will look like a colonial situation."
Putin Calls For Withdrawal Timetable For Iraq - 08/19/2005 - "Many Iraqis, we know this well, still consider these forces to be occupiers."
The Primakov Doctrine -- The Missing Link between Russia and Iraq? - By promoting this multipolar model, Primakov is attempting to dilute American international power. His version of multipolarity also provides cover for a Russian-Chinese strategic partnership which may welcome the Islamic Republic of Iran as a junior partner.
Russia Says It's Ready to Arm Saudi Arabia
Russia signs Major Tank Production Deal with Pakistan
Russia, Yemen share vision for multipolar world order
Russian MiGs in Sudan and Yemen
Russia to step up arms sales to Algeria
Russia pursues joint military projects with Turkey
Russian 'advisors' arrive in Gaza; train security forces
RUSSIA'S ARMS DEAL WITH IRAN: KREMLIN BELIEVES U.S. TOO WEAK FOR STRONG RESPONSE
Absolutely. How soon can we start?
I guess about the time some world leader gets really really REALLY stupid.
Like maybe some Canadian PM allowing Chinese missles on Canadian soil? LOL
Wow. What the H*ll is going on with Russia now? Seems this past month alone the tension and rhetoric has just gone through the roof. Did I miss something?
Wow, sounds like someone else who told us that Islam is a great religion hijacked by the terrorists. A religion of Peace. Who was that?
Whoever he was, he was wrong!
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