Saturday, September 15, 2007

Russians continue aerial shenanigans

LONDON - British and Norwegian jets intercepted Russian military aircraft Friday after they breached NATO airspace close to the U.K. and Finland, defense officials said.

Finland's Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen demanded an explanation from Moscow over the violation of Finnish airspace, the latest in a spate of recent incursions.
(China Daily)

Many of Russia's actions make it look like that nation is hoping to return to empire. Much depends on the outcome now that President Vladimir Putin has dissolved the existing government. Apparently the current setup calls for him to step down to make room for someone else. Perhaps, like Hugo Chavez, he'll work to make an exception for himself.

A Russian friend of mine says that Russians love Putin. A vast majority wouldn't mind seeing him stay in power. The economy's good. He's that nation's Clinton, except that he served in the KGB before serving in executive office, whereas Clinton dodged the draft.

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