According to this article from Russia’s, Argumenty i Facty, a report that may have been approved by the Russian president has created a media ‘furor’: An institute ‘under the patronage’ of President Medvedev, is predicting NATO integration and a more ‘liberal’ future for the country.
The article from Russia’s Argumenty i Facty says in part:
The present furor in the national media was triggered by the announcement of the report, “Russia in the 21st century: The Image of the Desired Tomorrow,” which has been prepared by the Institute of Contemporary Development (INSOR).
There are rumors that the text of the report was personally approved by the president. However, this “Image of the Desired Tomorrow” is so different from the “National Security Strategy of Russia until 2020,” signed by the same president, that there arises some legitimate bewilderment. There can be either one or the other.
What will Russia look like after these successful reforms? You wouldn’t believe it – about the same as was hoped for 18 years ago on a wave of “democratic” euphoria. … The political system will be similar to Yeltsin’s.
The article goes on to list a series of changes that the report forecasts, chief among them:
There will be no media censorship. … “Brain drain” will cease. … The ruble will become a currency used for international trade. Mandatory military conscription will be discounted. … Russia will enter the WTO and – attention! – NATO.
The unnamed author then writes:
But so far no one has answered two main questions: did Medvedev really read the report; and did he actually approve it?
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