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Russia and US hit Reset Button
October 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The press has taken a dramatic turn on coverage of Russian and U.S. relations. It seems as though the media has gone from finger-pointing to covering U.S.-Russian relations in a more positive light. The focus now lies on how these two countries will rebuild their diplomatic relationship.
According to the Wall Street Journal, President Medvedev is considering holding sanctions against Iran because of Iran’s recent nuclear developments. This signifies an openness to side with the U.S. and the Western world.
Most importantly the president is also seeking to transform Russia’s economy which is often criticized in the American press. According to the WSJ article he recently criticized the system created by Putin.
Medvedev’s official statements can be read here.
This proposal called for modernism, and fighting corruption; an economic overhaul. A dramatically different stance from one that Putin has always had.
On another note:
According to the Kremlin, President Obama’s Nobel Prize win “will encourage further U.S.-Russian cooperation” (AP). Medvedev congratulated Obama on the prize today.
Something to think about:
Will mainstream media coverage of U.S.-Russian relations remain positive if Putin wins re-election in 2012?
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