Originally Posted by NNDoctor2004

Apparently, such transparency should include unlimited dissemination of classified information, in order to meet your strict requirements.

Good idea, but I have reasons to believe that if someone doesn't trust several people on this forum who, to a different degree, have first-hand experience with Russia, he is unlikely to trust any media, unless such media fully reflects his own views and perceptions, or misperceptions, about Russia.

Miklos wrote:
An effective opposition that is not routinely co-opted by the Kremlin .


It exists, but it's not supported by the vast majority of the population.

Miklos wrote:
An end to the personality cult of the current president.


Regardless my, or your opinion of Mr. Putin, we should respect the will of the majority of voters. Despite the election irregularities, he is the person supported by most people, as indicated by opinion polls and by my friends who are not his supporters but who can see the real picture, as they live there. Unlike you or myself, who do not!

Externally

Miklos wrote:
The Baltics. Stop acting like bully in the Baltics. Protesting the fact that Belgian NATO jet fighters now cover the airspace is counterproductive and confirms the Balts' worst fears. Come to an agreement with Estonia regarding the disputed border. Stop trying to interfere in the local poltics of the Baltics. Come to an agreeement with Estonia and Latvia regarding the status of the Russian minority .


Two problems here. First, as an American taxpayer, I have serious concerns about your country's role in the war on terror. US pays billions of dollars! What is your country's contribution, as Hungary is a NATO member and wants to be protected? How many Hungarian soldiers
died in the course of this war? USA lost hundreds of soldiers' lives! I just mean to say that I suspect some new members of alliance in insincerity
and prioritizing their own interests.

Second, the discrimination of Russian minority in Baltic states is an internationally recognized issue. I know at least a dozen of ethnic Russians from Latvia and Estonia who got political asylum in the United States, due to the issue of discrimination. As I said, you just don't want to hear anything that is not in line with Russia-phobic conceptions. I wonder, why the international community boycotted South Africa for many years, only to allow apartheid to emerge in Europe.

Miklos wrote:
The Caucausus. Realize that the dream of Greater Russia is dead and find a peaceful way out of the mess that the Soviet Union created. If need be, let the smaller states go and bring the troops home.


I see. Apparently you want Russia to disintegrate, but for some reasons don't pronounce that. Being from a country adjacent to Russia is not a reason to play dumb!

Miklos wrote:
Central Asia. Same as elsewhere. Stop propping up dictators (same advice goes for the US!) .


Thank you! I will relate your message to both presidents as soon as I can.

But the key problem with Russia-phobia is, that it will exist as long as Russia exists. Try to overcome your attitudes, and your life will become much better!