Putin's Correlation Analysis Of Color Revolutions In Russia
2.3 Correlation Analysis
If we were to look at Putin’s testimonials in this time period holistically, it would be prudent to make the following judgments: a) Putin unequivocally acknowledged that Russia’s power was weak and pursuing grand diplomatic objectives beyond pragmatism was simply impossible and b) Russian development and recovery must be aided by partnerships with other countries, and integration is in the best interest of Russia.
In the Millennium Speech, Putin asserted that “I am against the restoration of an official state ideology in Russia in any form. There should be no forced civil accord in a democratic Russia.” Also in the speech, besides emphasizing that Russians should adhere to traditional values and beliefs such as patriotism, …show more content…
Firstly, Georgians ousted pro-Moscow President Eduard Shevardnadze, who had a complicated yet intimate relationship with Moscow, and elected Mikheil Saakashvili into the presidency with overwhelming support. Georgians endorsed the shift of power, and Western states welcomed it. The transition had a largely positive influence on the country, but Georgian foreign policy objectives did not align with Russian demands at the time. Secondly, the 2004 elections in Ukraine ended up with a similar result. Initially, Yanukovych was declared victorious by a small margin, but subsequently Yushchenko seized victory. Putin personally campaigned for Yanukovych, while Colin Powell and his State Department team declared the elections illegitimate. Therefore, in essence, the orange revolution not only challenged Russia, but also Putin, who was personally …show more content…
…. Russia is a country that has chosen democracy through the will of its own people. It chose this road of its own accord and it will decide itself how best to ensure that the principles of freedom and democracy are realized here, taking into account our historic, geopolitical and other particularities and respecting all fundamental democratic norms. As a sovereign nation, Russia can and will decide for itself the timeframe and conditions for its progress along this
If we were to look at Putin’s testimonials in this time period holistically, it would be prudent to make the following judgments: a) Putin unequivocally acknowledged that Russia’s power was weak and pursuing grand diplomatic objectives beyond pragmatism was simply impossible and b) Russian development and recovery must be aided by partnerships with other countries, and integration is in the best interest of Russia.
In the Millennium Speech, Putin asserted that “I am against the restoration of an official state ideology in Russia in any form. There should be no forced civil accord in a democratic Russia.” Also in the speech, besides emphasizing that Russians should adhere to traditional values and beliefs such as patriotism, …show more content…
Firstly, Georgians ousted pro-Moscow President Eduard Shevardnadze, who had a complicated yet intimate relationship with Moscow, and elected Mikheil Saakashvili into the presidency with overwhelming support. Georgians endorsed the shift of power, and Western states welcomed it. The transition had a largely positive influence on the country, but Georgian foreign policy objectives did not align with Russian demands at the time. Secondly, the 2004 elections in Ukraine ended up with a similar result. Initially, Yanukovych was declared victorious by a small margin, but subsequently Yushchenko seized victory. Putin personally campaigned for Yanukovych, while Colin Powell and his State Department team declared the elections illegitimate. Therefore, in essence, the orange revolution not only challenged Russia, but also Putin, who was personally …show more content…
…. Russia is a country that has chosen democracy through the will of its own people. It chose this road of its own accord and it will decide itself how best to ensure that the principles of freedom and democracy are realized here, taking into account our historic, geopolitical and other particularities and respecting all fundamental democratic norms. As a sovereign nation, Russia can and will decide for itself the timeframe and conditions for its progress along this