Medvedev talks to western media

Medvedev talks to western media, wants pact with EU
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Source: CCTV.com | 06-26-2008 08:42
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has spoken with the Reuters news agency about Russia's domestic and international affairs. This is Medvedev's first interview with a Western media outlet since taking office in May.

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev gestures during an
interview with Reuters in Moscow June 23, 2008.
(Grigory Dukor/Reuters)


The Russian president says poverty and corruption are the biggest internal threats to Russia's security. He said freedom, democracy and respect for private property are the foundations of the country's foreign policy.

Medvedev says Russia wants to see an agreement come out of this week's summit between Moscow and the European Union, although he admitted to problems in the country's relationship with the EU. Medvedev believes that some EU governments are ready to improve the relationship, but other European nations are standing in the way. The president says Russia respects the fact that the discrepancy is an internal matter for the EU.

Talking about his relationship with predecessor Vladimir Putin, Medvedev says a change in tone is to be expected but would not affect Russian policy.
Medvedev said, "Putin and I are good partners in dealing with the federal government's complex issues. We will work together for as long as is needed to achieve the goals which stand before us... within the framework of the law, of course."

Medvedev says he doesn't think Russia's economy is overheated, but he'll keep a close watch to make sure no problems develop. He says the real threat is international financial instability and global production problems. The Russian president says he'll do everything in his power to control inflation.

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[Kaladune1]

there is no freedom in russia none wanna live there except the russians themself same with football none of the stars wanna play in russia because of there system. corrupt cops a goverment who eliminates journalists if they speak bad about the leader we all know who you really are russia no wonder everybody hates you.

[roosterrocks]

this man will kick our ass! damn tell obama and mccain to quiet down

[Taalim1]

he is handsom guy. The West r hypocrites, murdering people under the pretext of war on terror.

[fredrikitbos]

eveyone in the west missunderstand Medvedev. Medvedev is not Putins dog. He is even tuffer than Putin. To understand that you have to understand russian language and listen to russian state radio