Youth Camp of Friendship 2007

A gathering of over 1,000 young people from Russia, Byelorussia and Ukraine was held at the Friendship Monument, located at the junction of the borders of these three former Soviet Republics during the third week of June 2007. This Festival is a tradition that was started during the time of the Soviet Union and now it is being continued.

One day was dedicated to each participating country with the delegates representing it to the best of their abilities in culture, sports, political seminars and joint discussions on the present situation and the road forward to unity.

The camp closed with a gala concert and music ensembles from Russia, Byelorussia and Ukraine performing. This then was followed by a Festival of Slavonic Brotherhood near the Friendship Monument.

Putin’s Term Might Be Extended

In a news dispatch from Moscow – June 4, 2007, Russian President Putin said in an interview that the presidential term "can be extended " – the Itar-Tass newspaper reported.

"I believe that another 5-6-7 year presidential term is acceptable" - said the 54 year old President Putin.

Kazakhstan’s King

Even as Kazakhstan is drawing closer to Europe, Kazakh’s president Nursultan Nazerbayev has launched a major consolidation of his internal power. Last May, Nazerbayev took the unprecedented step of signing a series of Constitutional amendments, making it possible for him to remain President for life. These measures, which have already been ratified by the country’s parliament, are being told to the Kazakh people that they are "progress towards democracy".

This new law absolutely guarantees that he can be president for life.

Opposition in Kyrgyzstan Wants to Join Russia-Belarus Union

AGENCY NOVOSTI

BISHKEK: The opposition movement in Kyrgyzstan, which is embroiled in a political battle with the president- has now initiated a referendum to join the Union of Russia and Byelorussia. This was initiated by the United Front – led by the ex-Premier, Felix Kulov and other opposition parties. This movement is now registered with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Justice and the movement must collect 300,000 signatures and then a vote must be taken on this question.

The now impoverished former Soviet republic in Central Asia has been in a deep crisis and in turmoil due to the economic hardships. This United Front is accusing President Bakiyev of failing to improve the living standards, curb the corruption and bring more freedom for the people. They also demand his resignation and early elections.

Russia Restricted by U.S.

FARS NEWS AGENCY – IRAN

"At present the Americans have incarcerated Russia between NATO and the North Pole icebergs, and they have downgraded the former super power, Soviet Union into a country that they have even entered into its sanctuary." - stated Akhbar Velayati, International Affairs Advisor of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

In June Akhbar Velayati was addressing the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and went on to state that the struggle against US expansionism is a serious challenge for the region and the Republic in the era following the decomposition of the former Soviet Union.

The former Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that simple negotiations with US will not resolve the problems and wide differences. Unfortunately there are some gullible leaders and individuals here and other countries, including Russia that think that these problems will be resolved by giving in to US imperialism. These leaders and individuals do not understand the essence of Imperialism or have not read the history of this world menace for all of humanity.

Why the Ethnic Tensions in Russia?

The brawl was so intense that the riot police had to fire weapons into the air in order to halt it.

This is the result of the policy of the present capitalist regime in Russia and the build up of tensions, promoted and supported by certain elements from inside and outside the country.

The resurrection of the Soviet Union and Socialism is the only answer to this!