That remains to be seen.

During the Cold War, Brzezinski was willing to use China against the USSR.

In a certain sense, he doesn't see Russia as a continuation of the USSR.

I would be obliged if you could remove my previous comment.

Well, it hasn't been made in a British context, so the libel jackboot doesn't work- but as I am the author of the original comment, and as you state that you haven't taken money from either Berezovsky or Bell, then I am prepared to accept your assurance and apologise for any inconvenience/distress/whatever caused to you or anyone else as a result.

Satisfied? Is this enough, or do we have to do this the hard way?

http://edwardlucas.blogspot.com/2007/07/berezovsky.html

should dispel any such illusion. Incidentally, the allegation that I take money from Lord Bell is highly defamatory to both of us and would risk an expensive libel action if you made it in a British context. May I suggest that the hosts of this blog withdraw it?

Regards

Edward

Excellent article; bravo.

The behaviour of the British government, which happens to be my own, towards Russian democracy has, in recent years, been appalling. For a professional diplomat, Anthony Brenton, HMG's clownish ambassador to Moscow, takes a most partisan and undiplomatic stance towards internal matters of Russian politics which, by any historical standard, are none of either his or our business. He should be sacked forthwith.

Our continued harbouring of the mad dog Boris Berezovsky, a savage whose threats to overthrow Russia's democracy by force show that he will always be a savage regardless of how much good PR Lord Tim Bell can buy him from Edward Lucas and 'The Daily Telegraph', in his Mayfair kennel is a slap in the face towards not only the government but also the people of what should be a friendly foreign power. At least, there's now no reason for them not to be friendly; but it's doubtful how much patience the Russians will continue to show for their choice of leaders constantly being undermined by the globalist totalitarian ideology spewed out by so-called 'Western' media. One never sees any mention of Berezovsky's name in the British press in connection with the death of Paul Klebnikov, the American editor of 'Forbes Russia'. It doesn't matter what nationality you are - if you cross Berezovsky you seem to end up dead. Perhaps it will take the death in Britain of a British critic of Berezovsky's to make the British government sit up and take notice. The man is an animal; worse than a beast.

I mean, it's not even as if our own elections are perfect The elections to the Scottish Parliament of May 3 2007 were an outstanding, Latin American botch.

There are plenty of things about Russia which could be better; the continued influence of 'The Grandfathers' in the Russian military; it wasn't necessary for Putin to sell arms to Venezuela; and so on. But at least they're trying, and they'll do it their own way, in their time.

(sorry - i like to have fun too... forgive me?)

i wear - the Bells. !!!!!
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