I absolutely agree with all of you. I think Putin is doing a GREAT job of bringing Russia back on the international scene. But I think that Andrew Dub should understand that the interest of the US government is far from representing the interest of the American people. We have been policing the world with expensive wars at the expense of the American people and can no longer afford it. That is why the American people are beginning to look into the presidential candidate Ron Paul as the only hope for restoring America. The only Republican candidate proposing immediate withdrawal from Iraq (a view supported by 70% of the American people); A humble foreign policy, trading with nations rather than invading them. Please donate to his campaign. He refuses to take money from corporations he is therefore behind all the other candidates. The media has a strong bias against him. But that doesn't stop the people...Please at least look him up!

Jen, New Orleans, LA

US and UK are after disecting Russia and installing a puppet goverment in Kremlin, kinda Yeltsin-like. We will not let our country to be split apart or invaded by those who for centuries despised our nation and only thought of how to use us to enrich themselves. US wants more missiles at our borders - let them have it, but when we point our rockets at London and Washington (actually New York would be more effective) don't complain YOU wanted it this way not US. Russia has never envaded a country on another continet for the sake of cheap oil.

Andrew Dub, Orel, Russia

A Tipycal disease we have suffer for an eternity. Considering our citizen to be ignorant and abuse of their votes, the world police, the big kahoona of peace....

DARN FOOLS...Let us fix our problems at home, let us police our street, let us educate and enforce education on our children, let us stop school killing, let us feed our needy, stop the darn war and then help your neighbor.....

Gerry, miami, florida

I think it is about time that the US started to understand what Europe is really like. They seem to have a view that basing missiles in Eastern Europe is OK because they are 'the good guys' and they believe that.
How would they feel if Russia sited missiles in Mexico, or dare I say it - Cuba?
There seems to be this inbuilt belief that they are always right!!
I am NOT a supporter of Russia or it's current move to nationalism, but I do have that spooky feeling that the US is behaving like a leader too long in the position.
Confidence can easily turn to arrogance.

Norman Robinson, Nottingham, UK

It's a known fact that putin is salivating for the 'days of old' the good old soviet union and kgb days.
He's said from the beginning that's what his dream was so obviously, he's looking for any excuse he can.
I'm half russian and I'm ashamed of this person. Pity russia doesn't have some decent, honest men to run the country for a change.

Lee Taylor, Gold Coast, Australia

Putin has no reason to accept assurances from the US on any subject regarding its security. Since the disintergration of the Soviet Union, the US/NATO have broken if not in fact, in spirit major agreements at will. Putin, a strong national leader, backed by a booming economy, will no longer allow for itself to be humiliated. Regarding negotiations, for meaningful discussions to take place, each partner must trust in the integrity of the other, sadly the US under this administration has nothing left in the kitty!

Kevin Sullivan, London, UK

"increasing imperialism of the Russian Federation" ... that's what you call if somebody protests when missiles are installed at their doorstep.

Gosha, Uryupinsk, Russia

Mr. Putin, although it pains me to admit, is correct with his views. If the US and Russia are the only two that are in compliance, doesn't that open us up to major problems down the road with the likes of North Korean, Iran, etc...

We need to face the fact that we are not the World Police! We need to take care of US first, that is what Mr. Putin is doing with Russia.

Jolie, Skokie, IL

It is sad to see how Russia is more and more firmly turning back to their old ways. At this stage, it is crucial that the European countries develop a single policy to deal with the increasing imperialism of the Russian Federation.

Priit , Leamington Spa, England