The first article (AP, dated 9th May 2008) records the surprise reinstatement of tanks and missiles in the traditional Victory Day Parade in Red Square for the first time since the Soviet era. If the removal was a symbolic act at the end of Cold War I then it seems fairly likely that putting them back in again is too.
Not to worry though, the BBC has the solution for the dumbed-down Brits who've mostly lost the will to respond to anything. Their article, on the same day tells a story alluding to the END of the Cold War I by marking the climax of a fierce battle between the forces of East and West in a sandwich-making competition.
Talk about dumbed down! You can see the evidence for yourself.
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Russia puts tanks and missiles back in Red Square parade
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV,
Associated Press Writer
Fri May 9, 1:18 PM ET
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_...sia_victory_day
MOSCOW - Russia showcased its military might and youthful new president to the world Friday, as heavy tanks and missile launchers rumbled across Red Square in a Victory Day parade for the first time since the Soviet era.
In a nationally broadcast speech two days after his inauguration, President Dmitry Medvedev avoided the bellicose rhetoric of his mentor and
predecessor, Vladimir Putin, who drew parallels between United States and Nazi Germany during last year's parade.
However, in his speech marking victory over Adolf Hitler's Germany, the 42-year-old Medvedev said the history of World War II demonstrated that military conflicts are rooted in "irresponsible ambitions which prevail over interests of nations and entire continents."
"We must not allow contempt for the norms of international law," he said, in what sounded like veiled criticism of the United States and its Western
allies.
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV,
Associated Press Writer
Fri May 9, 1:18 PM ET
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_...sia_victory_day
MOSCOW - Russia showcased its military might and youthful new president to the world Friday, as heavy tanks and missile launchers rumbled across Red Square in a Victory Day parade for the first time since the Soviet era.
In a nationally broadcast speech two days after his inauguration, President Dmitry Medvedev avoided the bellicose rhetoric of his mentor and
predecessor, Vladimir Putin, who drew parallels between United States and Nazi Germany during last year's parade.
However, in his speech marking victory over Adolf Hitler's Germany, the 42-year-old Medvedev said the history of World War II demonstrated that military conflicts are rooted in "irresponsible ambitions which prevail over interests of nations and entire continents."
"We must not allow contempt for the norms of international law," he said, in what sounded like veiled criticism of the United States and its Western
allies.
Full AP article here
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US and Russia in sandwich battle
Page last updated at 10:52 GMT, Friday, 9 May 2008 11:52 UK
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7391893.stm
From Cold War to cold meats... sailors from the US and Russian navies have tested their culinary skills in a sandwich-making competition.
The contest was held during a visit by the US destroyer Stethem to the eastern Russian port of Vladivostok to mark Victory Day. Officers also joined in.
A Russian cook took the prize for best-tasting sandwich while an American came top for most original presentation.
Sandwiches topped with cucumber sails were among the Russian offerings.
The ingredients included peppers, smoked ham, lettuce, cheese, mayonnaise, olives, cherry tomatoes and gherkins.
Page last updated at 10:52 GMT, Friday, 9 May 2008 11:52 UK
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7391893.stm
From Cold War to cold meats... sailors from the US and Russian navies have tested their culinary skills in a sandwich-making competition.
The contest was held during a visit by the US destroyer Stethem to the eastern Russian port of Vladivostok to mark Victory Day. Officers also joined in.
A Russian cook took the prize for best-tasting sandwich while an American came top for most original presentation.
Sandwiches topped with cucumber sails were among the Russian offerings.
The ingredients included peppers, smoked ham, lettuce, cheese, mayonnaise, olives, cherry tomatoes and gherkins.
Full BBC article here
Where do you draw YOUR line folks? How bad does it need to get before you demand better?
