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Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev, at 42 probably the youngest leader Russia has
had since the days of the czars, looked slightly uncomfortable and uncertain ... and below ..

"It seems like there's a lot of interest in you, Mr. President-Elect," Bush said, quipping. "You've attracted a lot of cameras."

At this, Medvedev appeared to regain whatever might have been lost of his composure, replying: "It's not surprising," he said.

It's no longer mutually assured destruction. Now it's more like the mutual admiration society.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hVaZKNNGquij6KaIvCP4-Zq_eUyAD8VSAIS80

"We agreed today that the United States and Russia want to create a system for responding to potential
missile threats in which Russia and the United States and Europe will participate as equal partners," Mr Bush said.

"This is a powerful and important strategic vision."

Measures to ensure transparency and confidence-building would address Russian concerns, he added.

Mr Bush said he supported Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization, and favoured
removing the Jackson-Vanik amendment, tying trade relations to human rights issues.

Mr Putin said he welcomed US willingness to hear and discuss Russian questions about missile defence.

"I have a cautious optimism about agreement," he said.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7332984.stm

Russia's New Boss Not Same As Old One
The Associated Press - 41 minutes ago
SOCHI, Russia (AP) - Russia's new boss is not quite the same as the old boss Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev, at 42
probably the youngest leader Russia has had since the days of the czars, looked slightly uncomfortable and uncertain as he sat ...
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Video: Final news conference by presidents Bush and Putin in Sochi RussiaToday
http://www.youtube.com/v/otRSTycY92U'