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Feb 162010

“As we know, the global financial crisis originated neither in Russia, nor in Greece or Europe — it came from across the ocean,” Putin said. “In the United States, we see the same problems — massive foreign debt and budget deficit”.

This is a clear jab at the United States.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou to discuss how Greece can become a global energy hub by sponsoring pipeline transport across the country. Russia is working with various countries in the region to develop infrastructure that would enable it to sell oil and gas to a global clientele.

Source: AP