Russian Rights Groups to Trump: Don't Forget About Us - NBC

[TomSea]

Russian Rights Groups to Trump: Don't Forget About Us
by Eoghan Macguire

 Donald Trump's election was welcomed by many in Russia. But some voices within the country are worried his arrival in the White House will soften America's criticism of Moscow on a host of human rights, corruption and environmental issues.

Vladimir Putin's Russia has been accused by international watchdogs of being anti-democratic, corrupt, of persecuting critics and restricting freedom of speech.

While previous U.S. administrations have been vocal about these allegations, Trump has shown signs he may favor a closer relationship.

Russian parliamentarians broke into a round of applause shortly after Trump's election was announced, and Putin said he is looking forward to a "strong and enduring relationship" with the president-elect.

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[skeeter]

And I thought the US mainstream media was OK with corrupt, anti-democratic and anti free speech leftwing politicians.