As we all know in Russia, "Brother Bear" isn't always so cute and cuddly.

Thus, I was reading news on the recent national addresses of Russia and the USA.

One article, I found quite interesting: Monsters & Critics. It highlights the Russian government's ambiguity and how it needs certain diplomatic arrangements just as others need arrangements ( Read more... )

While I do have some issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin, there are also times when I can appreciate him. And while I understand some of the horrible things that are done in Chechnya and the surrounding Caucasus Regions (and others paid for to happen and/or happening in the other countries located in the region) and while I can't agree ( Read more... )