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Maggy

22-03-2011 10:29

Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12810566

Quote:

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's description of the UN resolution on Libya is "unacceptable".
The rare rebuke came after Mr Putin said the resolution resembled "medieval calls for crusades".
Mr Medvedev said such comments could "lead to a clash of civilisations".

Very interesting development..and it's going to be interesting to see how far the 'split' widens.

DocDutch

22-03-2011 10:34

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

very strange as Medvedev is basically classed as Putin's clone.

Derek

22-03-2011 11:15

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

If I was Medvedev I would be very careful about taking any cups of tea anytime soon.

Osem	22-03-2011 11:31

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

.... and stay clear of men carrying umbrellas.

Damien

22-03-2011 11:37

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

I think it's because they abstained from the resolution so to now say it was 'unacceptable' strikes as rather odd.

Sparkle

22-03-2011 12:05

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

So Mr Medvedev, do you take your polonium-210 with or without sugar ?
Kidding aside, I think the "split" is staged - a carefully choreographed attempt to affirm Medvedev's authority and independance from Putin.

DocDutch

22-03-2011 12:23

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

LOL sparkle dont think Medvedev is even allowed to talk without Putin speaking in his ear....

Maggy

22-03-2011 14:04

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

I think it's more a slap on the wrist to remind Putin he is ONLY Prime Minister not President anymore.A case of territory marking.;)

But we will see if Putin replies..

Sparkle

22-03-2011 18:04

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

Maggy I think that's precisely what we're "supposed" to believe.
I think DocDutch is right on the money. Coming from Russia, I'd take it all with a barrel of salt.

Maggy

22-03-2011 18:11

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparkle (Post 35197579)

Maggy I think that's precisely what we're "supposed" to believe.
I think DocDutch is right on the money. Coming from Russia, I'd take it all with a barrel of salt.

I'm going to wait and see..Sometimes you can 'over guess' a situation.

AdamD

22-03-2011 23:44

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

His response will probably be more judo videos or macho (shirtless) horse riding to beef up his image. :P

Sparkle

23-03-2011 10:12

Re: Medvedev rejects Putin 'crusade' remark over Libya

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamD (Post 35197885)

His response will probably be more judo videos or macho (shirtless) horse riding to beef up his image. :P

Or maybe not just for image but to remind his puppet who's really in charge..

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/03/17.jpg

:D

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