As Russia Reacts to 'Hawkish' Tillerson, Elation Over Trump Melts

[TomSea]

As Russia Reacts to 'Hawkish' Tillerson, Elation Over Trump Melts

MOSCOW —

When U.S. Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson appeared before the U.S. Senate for his confirmation hearing last week, pundits and politicians in Moscow were watching closely for signals as to the new administration’s stance on Russia.

Their reactions included upbeat pragmatism to an “I-told-you-so” warning that a Russia hawk could be entering President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet. Overall, the comments painted a much more sober take on a Trump presidency than the jubilation displayed by many in Russia after his surprise victory in November.

Hawkish tone

On the Vesti FM state radio station, prominent pro-Kremlin journalist Vladimir Solovyov chided those Russians who expressed surprise at what many heard as a hawkish tone in Tillerson’s comments.

“For our dear listeners I will for the 156th time, although it is fashionable to say 150th, repeat that Tillerson is not Major Vikhr [a Russian TV superhero], and Trump is not Colonel Isayev, Stierlitz [a fictional Soviet superspy akin to James Bond],” Solovyov said.

Continued: http://www.voanews.com/a/russia-reaction-rex-tillerson-us-secretary-state/3676880.html

Interesting article on immigration (/s).

[dfwgator]

So this means Trump isn't a Russian plant?

[Oceander]

So this means Trump isn't a Russian plant?

No, he's just a plain garden variety plant.  As in dumb as ....