Medvedev: Five International Principles

Russian President Medvedev stated in state controlled “Vesti News“ today that his nation will follow five principles in international affairs. In short,”multipolarity”, as he names it, in the world is fine, but unipolar decisions–even when issued by such a “powerful and authoritative” country as the US are unacceptable. Medvedev goes on to say that Russia does not seek conflict with any nation, US or Europe—BUT that it is an unconditional truth that Russian citizens living abroad will have their rights enforced.

He states further that Russia will develop positive relations with America “as feasible”.

The Marshall interprets this as “we will take Abkhazia and Moldova, beware in the Baltic States”. Diplomacy only succeeds to the extent of one’s military industrial might multiplied by its willpower [Clauswitz].