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| Trump, Putin issue joint statement promoting unity between U.S., Russia |
| 2020-04-26 |
| [JustTheNews] The statement celebrated the 75th anniversary of the 'Meeting on the Elbe.' President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday issued a rare joint statement promoting unity and cooperation between their respective countries, calling for trust and cooperation "in pursuit of a greater cause." The statement was meant to mark the 75th anniversary of the "Meeting on the Elbe," the historic confluence of American and Russian troops in Germany very near the end of World War II in what was seen as one of the final blows against Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler would commit suicide five days after the two sets of troops met at the Elbe River, with Germany surrendering a week later. In the joint statement, the two leaders said the meeting "represented a culmination of tremendous efforts by the many countries and peoples" that "required enormous sacrifice by millions of soldiers, sailors, and citizens in multiple theaters of war." "The 'Spirit of the Elbe' is an example of how our countries can put aside differences, build trust, and cooperate in pursuit of a greater cause. As we work today to confront the most important challenges of the 21st century, we pay tribute to the valor and courage of all those who fought together to defeat fascism," the statement continues, also paying tribute to the domestic industries that supplied the efforts on the warfront. The statement's message of fraternal international cooperation did not impress everyone, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that "some officials within the administration" have been "concerned about the decision to issue the statement, fearing that it may undercut the stern U.S. messages toward Moscow." The message also stands in contrast to recent tensions between the two countries, such as Russia's recent intrusion earlier this month into the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. Russian aircraft have been spotted numerous times in recent weeks near Alaskan airspace. [You listening, China?] |
| Posted by:Clem |
| #14 For the first time our frackers' interests and Russian interests are aligned. Play the Russia Card. China delenda est. |
| Posted by: Lex 2020-04-26 11:14 |
| #13 Meanwhile, the tree huggers and climate change totalitarians are loving every minute of it. Look, ma, hardly any CO2 now.... ....until the next volcanic eruption. |
| Posted by: Clem 2020-04-26 11:05 |
| #12 Russian Oil wells in Siberia face daunting problems that make Alaska North Slope issues secondary. Then they have to deal with the Saudis. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2020-04-26 10:59 |
| #11 Re #3 - Apparently Bank of China was trying to sell into last weeks long march into negative oil future prices. So cheap oil can bite the Chinese as well. |
| Posted by: York Harding 2020-04-26 10:43 |
| #10 ^ Y-s. Th-t fucking r----. Fuck OAD. Is that bet.er? |
| Posted by: Lex 2020-04-26 10:38 |
| #9 reduce everything to a single word You mean "reset"? |
| Posted by: Matt 2020-04-26 10:21 |
| #8 concerned... fearing that it may undercut the stern U.S. messages toward Moscow F**'n idiots can't deal with complex thoughts and have to reduce everything to a single word. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2020-04-26 09:54 |
| #6 It's just f'in pathetic, isn't it, Lex. I mean g.d! |
| Posted by: Clem 2020-04-26 08:04 |
| #5 The Russian numbers of infected people are exploding. I guess neighborly love is off the table. I think it's time for an updated Cato version of "Ceterum censeo..." |
| Posted by: European Conservative 2020-04-26 07:22 |
| #4 trust and cooperation "in pursuit of a greater cause." Now, I wonder, what's that might be? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2020-04-26 02:58 |
| #3 Get Americans back to work. Get the economy going and boost oil prices again. Good for us, good for our Russian partner, bad for China. End this insane lockdown and go on the offensive against China. Enough. |
| Posted by: Lex 2020-04-26 01:01 |
| #2 Amen. Thank God Almighty, some sanity at last. some officials ... concerned... fearing that it may undercut the stern U.S. messages toward Moscow Oh please just f--- off, already. China us the mortal threat to this country. CHINA. Not Russia. Who in this country with his head screwed on straight can doubt any longer that we need to make common cause with Russia against China? We are ruled by f---ing morons. |
| Posted by: Lex 2020-04-26 00:55 |
| #1 Media, dems (but I repeat myself) "I'm meltiiiiiiiing!" |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2020-04-26 00:41 |