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The other day I highlighted Russian democracy activist Boris Nemtsov’s criticism of the Obama administration for its engagement with Putin loyalist Vladislav Surkov. John Noonan of the Foreign Policy Initiative (host of the conference where Nemtsov spoke on Monday) passes along this release from Nemtsov’s organization:
On November 19, Russian opposition leader and former deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov was attacked at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport as he returned from a trip to the United States. He identified his attackers as members of the “Nashi” pro-Kremlin youth group. They ran from behind and placed a net on his head.
In Washington earlier this week, Mr. Nemtsov urged legislators and policymakers to impose a U.S. travel ban on senior Russian officials responsible for violating the Constitution, manipulating elections, establishing censorship and creating an atmosphere of hatred and political intimidation. Among those he proposed to place on the list was Kremlin deputy chief of staff Vladislav Surkov, who is responsible for domestic policy and oversees pro-government youth groups, including “Nashi”.
Just a reminder: The Obama administration seems to think it’s worthwhile to discuss expanding civil society with Surkov.
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CalMark| 11.19.10 @ 3:58PM
Putin? A thug? Say it ain't so!
Didn't our own President "W," who looked deeply into Boris P's ex-KGB eyes, see wonderful things there?
Alan Brooks| 11.19.10 @ 5:35PM
Just a net??
That's a strange attack. In Detroit and Baltimore they pistol whip you if they LIKE you.
C Bowen| 11.19.10 @ 7:33PM
Why are these Global Democratic Revolution chickenhawks still posting on AmSpec?
Alan Brooks| 11.20.10 @ 9:24PM
Because you can't run topnotch candidates for public office.?
C Bowen| 11.19.10 @ 7:50PM
"Foreign Policy Initiative" is another Bill Kristol/George Soros connected Liberal Republican con job. When we will be rid of these traitors?
bob clark| 11.19.10 @ 7:56PM
These attacks on journalists and dissenters are worse that they were under the KGB and Brezhnev. It is simple actually. Putin is a Krisha or mafia roof leader, so treat him like one. russians only understand force. Just cut him off. refuse to trade with Russia. dont buy tungsten, paladium, wheat, platinum or gas from Russia. Stop the movement of their money internationally.
Patriot| 11.19.10 @ 9:30PM
Sounds like Obama's SEIU thugs.
Balqis| 11.20.10 @ 12:12AM
Who said that nashi was behind the attack and who said that mr Surkov gives them such instructions