Obama Congratulates Putin on Presidential Victory, Praises Russia’s Cooperation on Iran, Afghanistan
- Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:19pm by
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A readout of President Obama’s congratulatory call to Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin, highlights Obama’s praise for “achievements” in U.S.-Russia relations over the past three years with President Medvedev, including cooperation on Afghanistan, the conclusion and ratification of the START agreement, Russia’s recent invitation to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) and what he believes is the country’s “cooperation on Iran.”
Politico provides the full readout:
“President Obama called Russian President-elect and Prime Minister Putin to congratulate him on his recent victory in the Russian Presidential election. President Obama highlighted achievements in U.S.-Russia relations over the past three years with President Medvedev, including cooperation on Afghanistan, the conclusion and ratification of the START agreement, Russia’s recent invitation to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) and cooperation on Iran. President Obama and President-Elect Putin agreed that the successful reset in relations should be built upon during the coming years. The President said that he looked forward to hosting President-Elect Putin at the G-8 Summit in May at Camp David. The two leaders outlined areas for future cooperation, including strengthening trade and investment relations arising out of Russia’s pending accession to the WTO. President Obama and President-Elect Putin agreed to continue discussions on areas where the United States and Russia have differed, including Syria and missile defense. President Obama and President-Elect Putin agreed to continue their efforts to find common ground and remove obstacles to better relations.”
It seems the president failed to address the recent riots taking place across the country fueled by what many Russians believe was Putin’s fraudulent and engineered election win.
(h/t: WeaselZippers)
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Comments (78)
notmeatglennbeckdotcom
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 6:26amObama praises Putin for turning the USA into the USSR. Classic!
Thank you Comrade Obama!
Report Post »barber2
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 10:47amExactly !
Report Post »Quiata
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 6:02amPutin does not look impressed in that photo.
Report Post »Espada
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 8:20amRussians despise Africans. You’ll walk through Moscow for weeks and not see one.
Report Post »anOpinion
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 9:32amOf course Obama congratulates him, I’m sure Obama is researching the techniques Putin used to get “elected”.
I wonder who will have a stronger influence on the outcome of our 2012 elections; the SEIU employees collecting/tallying votes, or the american people.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:05pmDidn’t Russia send nuclear scientists to Iran to help them with their “nuclear program”?
Report Post »USAF2003
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 4:08pmObama will one day and for eternity, burn in Hell. I just hope he doesn’t turn America into Hell before that.
Report Post »Quiata
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 4:28pmLet’s have a caption contest for this photo.
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 12:49pmBirds of a feather….
Report Post »mauijonny
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 3:52amNext big investment opprtunity: duct tape.
Report Post »Netsurfer2
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 2:46amDon’t tell me we are now buying oil from Russia… LOL! Two communists are like birds flock as a feather!
I wish Israel would just do it and leave nothing behind! Obama will make sure they never have the chance!
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 2:37am“It seems the president failed to address the recent riots taking place across the country fueled by what many Russians believe was Putin’s fraudulent and engineered election win.”
Report Post »If Der Obamasar mentioned thet riots, how likely is it that Putin would give Der Obamasar what he wants: tips from Putin on how to use fraud to engineer an election win.
AJAYW
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 6:57amComing here in November if we have a election.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:50pmOf course not, he was there to learn.
Report Post »heyjim55
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:35amThere was fraud in Russia and it did help Putin but if anyone thinks that if there wasn’t fraud that Putin would not be in office is mistaken. The majority of Russian‘s still prefer Putin over the others they just don’t have anyone yet to challenge him, their system is made up of fragmented parties only the Communist party has it’s act together but they only apeal to the pensioners. Putin on the other hand would make life difficult for his opposition if he really had someone that could unseat him. But if and when that man arrives we all have to accept that Putin will be around a long time. Obama will find dealing with Putin a nightmare Putin is hell bent on challenging the US he does not want one country calling the shots he wants a multi polar world. But he has a problem that he will have to deal with very soon and that is China, making deals with them will by him time but sooner or later he will have to stop them from taking the Far east back from Russia. There are fights over there all the time that don’t get reported along the Khabrorvsk boarder and the Amur water way that is where the Chinese will force their way into eastern Siberia and make a move on the oil and gas fields and Sakilin Island For those who say Putin stole the election and does not belong as the president your anger or discust for him is understandable but he would have one anyway and he knows that now. Who ever America wants to win over there the Russian’s will vote against them.
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:47amAnd Obozo kisses Putin’s patoot – right where it whistles.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:52pmThus the need for the eastern Europe air defense system.
Report Post »David Zuckerman
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:35amDid Obama apologize to Putin for anything?
Report Post »MrKnowItAll
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 7:40pmYes he Did. For forgetting to pay postage on his Russian Mail Order Bride.
Report Post »JQCitizen
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:13amPresident Obama,
“Yes, I could see into his soul, and he reminds me of my Father, the Devil”.
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:37amThere is no end to this president’s stupidity. He trusts Iran, he trusts Russia, he trusts all the wrong people.
Report Post »AllAmericanGirl22
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:54pmGreaaaaat. Cuz Russia is such a loving peaceful country. US + Russia = BFFL’s lol
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:31pmIf I was occupying an office I didn’t qualify for, I would most certainly congratulate a fellow miscreant with a false victory in the quest for world domination.
Silversmith
Report Post »Hobbs57
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:40pmMaybe he will invite Fluke over and they can all have a beer to celebrate their fraudulent victories.
Report Post »yiska8
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:23pmOne former KGB guy to the current and first ever commie sympathizer in the Oval Office. Sadly, Putin is the much stronger leader at this point. Uncle Ben is a joke and hated around the world. Cooperating with the US on Iran, huh? Yeah, they cooperating alright. Since the USSR crumbled, who the hell do you think bought and stole most of the old Soviet weaponry and military grade anything? Who the heck is supplying them with materials to make a nuke Barry? Just another massive international kowtow and blunder. But then America has 57 states, Hawaii is in Asia, and the Navy has the rank of corpsemen. So, naturally Russia is a happy ally to the USA, oh and China is too. Ha!! Stupid Uncle Ben.
Report Post »robinakilt
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:38pmObama congratulated Putin on stealing the election and probably asked him for tips for this November. Then again I know Obama already has the unions putting plans together.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:53pmExactly
Report Post »voodoolife
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:32pmI need to call cheaper than dirt and double my ammo order…
Report Post »McNamara
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:55pmTry ammunitiontogo.com they have good prices.
Report Post »MrMagoo
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 1:01amI go for Walmart.Same brand,same gauge,less dollars.
Report Post »Windsong
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:20pmGod, Putin must be laughin’ his short little arse off. Co-operation in Iran? C’mon Mr. President…really.
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 11:57pmMaybe ABC could send Georgy ( puddin’ and pie) Stephanopoulis to interview Vlad the Pootin’. They’d be able to see eye to eye.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:20pmIf this wasn’t so horribly tragic and dangerous, it would be hilarious…two of a kind….except Obama is more stupid than Putin — he has Obama figured out for the fool that he is and will take full advantage.
Report Post »I bet these enemies of ours over there cannot believe their luck with Obama.
Common ground? I can think of a lot…..one big one is the destruction of America….just have a few little differences about who the head tyrant is & instead of being racist against the whites, they’re racist against the blacks …but oh well….they can agree they both hate Israel.
MrMagoo
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:15pmI suppose President Obama would whip ‘Rootin’ Tootin‘ Pootin’ in a arm wrestle though.And biotch slap him afterwards for good measure.Just for the camera’s
Report Post »EP46
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 5:04amwonder if putin likes skinny little boys ???
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:04pmREALLY!!!!! Is obama living in a parallel universe? Putin‘s victory was about as legit as the one we’ll be having in November. Hopefully the good guys win….. How did the American people get so dooped in 2008? Are they awake today? Will they be deceived again?
Report Post »RayOne
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:49pmPut Balloons Above their Heads,
Report Post »BHO, ‘I’m sorry, for something’.
VP, ‘I will eat your lunch’.
JACKTHETOAD
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:17amThat’s funny.
Report Post »aChameleon
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:48pmThat’s just a scary picture. Come on November, get here already.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:43pmHello Comrade Putin.Comrade Obama Here.Congratulations on stealing the election! Any Pointers on how I can steal ours?I Have already gave the Black Panthers,SEIU Union Thugs, And OWS Permission do disrupt ours and Eric Holder has the power to kill my dissenters since I have had the Media Declare them all Hate Groups and Terrorist.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:51pmPerfect … my first thought .. one stolen election on to the next ..
Report Post »GPS-Tech
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:52pmObama was here in Houston today begging for money. They closed the freeways near downtown which caused the biggest gridlock since the hurricane Rita evacuation. Turned a 10 minute trip home into an hour. Michael Barry fielded calls from listeners stuck in traffic.
Report Post »Espada
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 8:24amFreeways in one of the largest cities in America wouldn‘t have to be closed if Obama wasn’t the most hated man in Texas.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:42pmThere’s nothing quite like big government. Say if you guys like big government I got just the thing……Nature.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:36pmSo typically an Obama behavior : Praise your enemies and slap your allies . After all of the Putin anti American rhetoric, just more Obama groveling. But, heck, what can you expect from the Obama administration ? They are probably more Left wing than Putin who is sure to meet criticism from the Russian Communist Party which, like our labor unions, is trying to reform the “new” Russia back to the “old” Russia. The Communists want their old power back and see the ex- KGB Putin as too anti-Russian/ Western. Very strange. Will be interesting to see what transpires in Russia in the months to come.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:27pmWOW!!! Obama just gave us the kiss of death. His plan is working.
Report Post »Razorhunters
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:23pmDoes hot mic catch Obama talking about GOP vote fraud election?
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=NQmkdHJRxOo
justangry
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:16pmI don’t know that I trust the video of Obama, but do think there’s been some ate up stuff in the primaries. I‘m highly skeptical about Ohio’s results. If Santorum took the state, I wouldn’t be so skeptical, but have yet to hear anything from ANYONE even mentioning Romney in the Columbus area.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:23pmPutin can’t wait to get some face time with obama. Maybe obama can give Putin some pointers on communism. LOL
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 9:44pmYou think he wont get elected the same way?We have all been declared a hate group and Terrorist.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:18pmSmokey, I don’t even think Obama needs to cheat with what the GOP is putting up against him.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 3:36amBryan, I don’t think you realize just how disenfranchised the Libertarian base of the Republican Party is. I can’t speak for every Libertarian, though I know there’s a LARGE segment that sees absolutely no difference between Romney and Obama. We are not trying to threaten everyone by saying we’re going to write in Paul, vote Johnson, or just stay home. We are expressing our frustration that the GOP will not listen to us on matters that are very important to us. War, debt and civil liberties. Romney won’t even be able to pull the 2nd amendment right advocates into the booth because he favors gun control. If it plays out like everyone believes it will and Romney gets the nod, there will be very low voter turnout in the general, and the Republican party will be split. Obama wins. And even if you are right, nothing’s going to change. Not one thing.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 12:56pmjustangry
Report Post »As a conservative other than banking I see no difference between Paul and Obama. I surmise from your handle that you do recognize that the Doctor has no chance? I’m definitely ABO.
justangry
Posted on March 10, 2012 at 4:16pm@DMERWIN, I see a bunch of sheep following a corrupt media in voting for a traitor. I’m not one of them.
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