I suspect most have a great respect for Mr Putin. His abilities (and actions) stand in considerable contrast to the Western “Politicians” who seem far more concerned with “feathering their nests” (and those of their connected “friends”) at the taxpayer’s expense, than providing a value for money service to those who are obliged to pay their (hardly inconsiderable) salaries and associated “perks”.
The “performance and ability” contrast between Putin, and our Australian politicians is particularly acute. I wonder if the Russian people would mind lending us just their President in exchange for all our current Cabinet – surely that’s a “fair deal” :-D
I suspect most have a great respect for Mr Putin. His abilities (and actions) stand in considerable contrast to the Western “Politicians” who seem far more concerned with “feathering their nests” (and those of their connected “friends”) at the taxpayer’s expense, than providing a value for money service to those who are obliged to pay their (hardly inconsiderable) salaries and associated “perks”.
The “performance and ability” contrast between Putin, and our Australian politicians is particularly acute. I wonder if the Russian people would mind lending us just their President in exchange for all our current Cabinet – surely that’s a “fair deal” :-D
Text of the speech here:
Vladimir Putin visited Khmeimim Air Base in Syria
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/56351
Along with other info and links about the visit.
Thanks to Inessa for a terrific translation and subtitle job.
An historic record for all to have.
Putin has tied Egypt and Turkey to the future stability of Syria.
Send half the forces home for the holidays is opportune.
If things go hot on the battlefront, they all can return in 48 hours or less.
Fly-by of Su35 beside Su30 in Syria (couple of days ago), at full speed meters apart:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNyL9jxRP0