I think that most people believe that Russia, because of its - it has regained some of its military strength. And they do rattle the saber a bit. It wants to be a player.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
At last, Russia has returned to the world arena as a strong state - a country that others heed and that can stand up for itself.
I think the soft underbelly of Russia is - what's driving their ability to be aggressive is their energy. If you take the energy out of their economy, Russia is not so strong.
Russia - having sat across the table from Vladimir Putin, it's pretty clear when you meet him that he has an almost limitless ambition for power. And he's been very good at acquiring it - political power, economic power, military power, territorial power.
Germany, because of the fact and the perception of a special relationship with Russia, is the only one who can influence Russian debate. Russians also believe that Germans understand them best because they've been through a big war and know what humiliation means.
Long term I do believe internationally there is a huge misunderstanding of Russia.
Russia has every reason to dispose of its nuclear arsenal... to suit its interests and international legal obligations.
Russia is still the leader in world space exploration. But its position of leader involves great responsibility - we have no right to lag behind. We can and we must move constantly forward.
From the country with limited hope to grow your own business and express your own personality, Russia has become the land of significant opportunity.
Russia can become a strategic partner in a fight against international terrorism.
I love Russia. Some people love Africa, some people love Mexico, some people love purple, the color purple. I love Russia, and I'm not scared to say it.
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