Russia! Russia... Everything in you is open, desolate and level; your squat towns barely protrude in the midst of the plains like dots, like counters; there is nothing to tempt or enchant the onlooker's gaze. But what is this inscrutable, mysterious force that draws me to you? Nikolai Gogol barelycounterdesolate share on social
Russia's actions in Syria are not the only reasons to distrust Mr. Putin. Moscow has opposed attempts by the U.N. in November 2011 to increase sanctions against Iran for its illicit nuclear program. John Barrasso actionattemptdistrust Change image and share on social
Russia's oil fields are mature and require capital and Western technology even to keep production flat. Roger Altman capitalfieldflat Change image and share on social
Russia should support globalization. The Internet can develop in Russia in a very speedy way. Anatoly Chubais developglobalizationinternet Change image and share on social
Russia under President Putin is less democratic and less free today than when he assumed office. If Russia cannot fulfill its obligation to the G-8 and maintain a high standard of democratic governance then its membership should be suspended. Vito Fossella assumedemocraticfree share on social
Russia was culturally isolated for so long that some sort of transformation needs to happen and will happen. Dasha Zhukova culturallyhappenisolate Change image and share on social
Russia will not soon become, if it ever becomes, a second copy of the United States or England - where liberal value have deep historic roots. Vladimir Putin copydeepengland Change image and share on social
Russia will occupy most of the good food lands of central Europe while we have the industrial portions. We must find some way of persuading Russia to play ball. Henry L. Stimson ballcentraleurope Change image and share on social
Russia would not support anything which would be actually imposed on Syrians. Sergei Lavrov imposerussiasupport Change image and share on social
Russia would prefer to rebuild trust rather than allow it to further corrode. That's why, in July 2007, President Putin, in the spirit of strategic openness, proposed a truly collective effort at missile defense for Europe. Sergei Lavrov collectivecorrodedefense share on social