SeedyROM
11-07-2008, 06:32 PM
Vladimir Putin could be behind an aggressive move to return as the President of the Federation. If he succeeds, Obama will have a long and tense 4 years as we watch where Putin leads his country. The attacks in Georgia, stern words against the Ukraine and Putins desire to govern over an energy rich nation could be present many more problems than the ones Russia has caused in recent years.
If Putin succeeds the changes to the Constituion may give him a two 6 year terms which is really scary in itself since the people of the Federation may see this as a return to communism. Fear and uncertainty in a country where the majority are poor dependant on the state. Not good for them or us.
Will Putin lower the iron curtain, doubtful, I think he'll redefine his countries role in the world as an energy cartel. I expect Putin to grow his military and pursue space exploration as well. The days of democracy may be changed but I doubt Russia would turn back the clock since the communist ways stifled commerce.
Russia does not want to reduce commerce and income to the country, they want to grow and prosper. Problem is, we don't know what thier next move is, but what we've seen in the last 2 years is just the beginning of a unilateral move towards Russia redefining its role as a world power and an direct influence on USA politics in Europe, Asia and the ME.
Putin may return to Kremlin in '09: report & rule for two six year terms
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081106/wl_nm/us_russia_medvedev_putin
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev could resign from his post in 2009 to pave the way for Vladimir Putin to return to the Kremlin, Vedomosti newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unidentified source close to the Kremlin.
Medvedev Wednesday proposed increasing the presidential term to six years from four years, a step the newspaper said was part of a plan drawn up by Vladislav Surkov, who serves as Medvedev's first deputy chief of staff.
Under the plan, Medvedev could implement changes to the constitution and unpopular social reforms "so that Putin could return to the Kremlin for a longer period," the newspaper said.
"Under this scenario Medvedev could resign early citing changes to the constitution and then presidential elections could take place in 2009," the newspaper said, citing the unidentified source close to the Kremlinl.
The paper said Putin, who is currently prime minister, could then rule for two six year terms, so from 2009 to 2021. The paper cited Putin's spokesman as saying he saw no reason for Putin to return to power in 2009.
Investors, already jittery over the impact of the financial crisis on Russia's economic boom, are trying to work out who is really in charge of Russia, the biggest question for those seeking to ascertain political risk.
They are seeking any details on how the current set up -- with Medvedev as president and Putin as prime minister -- could change. During Medvedev's speech Wednesday the Russian stock market erased most of the gains it made earlier in the day.
If Putin succeeds the changes to the Constituion may give him a two 6 year terms which is really scary in itself since the people of the Federation may see this as a return to communism. Fear and uncertainty in a country where the majority are poor dependant on the state. Not good for them or us.
Will Putin lower the iron curtain, doubtful, I think he'll redefine his countries role in the world as an energy cartel. I expect Putin to grow his military and pursue space exploration as well. The days of democracy may be changed but I doubt Russia would turn back the clock since the communist ways stifled commerce.
Russia does not want to reduce commerce and income to the country, they want to grow and prosper. Problem is, we don't know what thier next move is, but what we've seen in the last 2 years is just the beginning of a unilateral move towards Russia redefining its role as a world power and an direct influence on USA politics in Europe, Asia and the ME.
Putin may return to Kremlin in '09: report & rule for two six year terms
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081106/wl_nm/us_russia_medvedev_putin
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev could resign from his post in 2009 to pave the way for Vladimir Putin to return to the Kremlin, Vedomosti newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unidentified source close to the Kremlin.
Medvedev Wednesday proposed increasing the presidential term to six years from four years, a step the newspaper said was part of a plan drawn up by Vladislav Surkov, who serves as Medvedev's first deputy chief of staff.
Under the plan, Medvedev could implement changes to the constitution and unpopular social reforms "so that Putin could return to the Kremlin for a longer period," the newspaper said.
"Under this scenario Medvedev could resign early citing changes to the constitution and then presidential elections could take place in 2009," the newspaper said, citing the unidentified source close to the Kremlinl.
The paper said Putin, who is currently prime minister, could then rule for two six year terms, so from 2009 to 2021. The paper cited Putin's spokesman as saying he saw no reason for Putin to return to power in 2009.
Investors, already jittery over the impact of the financial crisis on Russia's economic boom, are trying to work out who is really in charge of Russia, the biggest question for those seeking to ascertain political risk.
They are seeking any details on how the current set up -- with Medvedev as president and Putin as prime minister -- could change. During Medvedev's speech Wednesday the Russian stock market erased most of the gains it made earlier in the day.