Bush pledges closer links to Ukraine:Ex-republic's embrace of the West cou

[Judi Lynn]

April 5, 2005, 12:07AM

Bush pledges closer links to Ukraine
Ex-republic's embrace of the West could raise fears in Russia


WASHINGTON - President Bush pledged Monday to help Ukraine join NATO and the World Trade Organization and said the two countries would work together to foster reform in other former Soviet republics.

Some Russia experts warned that Bush's tight embrace of Ukraine and advocacy of change elsewhere on Russia's borders could trigger Russian fears of encirclement and worsen already strained relations between Washington and Moscow.

President Vladimir Putin's chief of staff, Dmitry Medvedev, hinted at some of this Monday when he said in an interview in Moscow that Infighting among top Russian political leaders, rattled by popular uprisings in some former Soviet republics such as Ukraine, may cause a rift that puts Russia at risk of breaking up.

Bush hosted a luncheon for Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, who defeated a pro-Russian candidate in December and has vowed to move his country closer to the West while maintaining good relations with Russia. Bush called Yushchenko a "courageous leader" and "an inspiration to all those who love liberty."
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[TankLV]

1. Run Viktor, Run! Beware of the snake!

For god's sake, at least look at the rest of the world and open your eyes! See how the rest of the world is moving away from this charlitan.

Go with Europe.

At least wait till a Democrat is President. Do not EVER trust a REPUKE - especially this criminal!