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Russian Prez: Stuff Your Advice, America

Medvedev complains 'depression-hit' US has no right to lecture

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 3, 2008 2:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – Russia's new president isn't any keener on foreign criticism than his predecessor, the New York Times reports. Dmitry Medvedev told reporters this week that the US, which needs to overcome an economic "depression," should not be criticizing his country's record on democracy and human rights. Medvedev said it was time for an overhaul of the world's economic system—and that it was time American influence be reduced.

"This system cannot be oriented toward only one country and only one currency,” said the Russian leader, speaking after a meeting with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, who appealed for more Russian investment in the US. Medvedev suggested that Western economies could learn a few things from Russia, where the economy and confidence are riding high as oil revenues flow in.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev looks on during a news conference at the Russia-EU summit  in Khanty-Mansiisk, Russia, last week.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev looks on during a news conference at the Russia-EU summit in Khanty-Mansiisk, Russia, last week.   (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, background,  speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, during their meeting in the Moscow Kremlin, Monday, June 30, 2008.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, background, speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, during their meeting in the Moscow Kremlin, Monday, June 30, 2008.   (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, invites U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to talk during their meeting in the Moscow Kremlin, Monday, June 30, 2008.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, invites U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson to talk during their meeting in the Moscow Kremlin, Monday, June 30, 2008.   (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks at a ceremony marking the 1,020th anniversary of the adoption of Orthodox Christianity at Moscow's Christ the Savior cathedral, Sunday, June 29, 2008.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks at a ceremony marking the 1,020th anniversary of the adoption of Orthodox Christianity at Moscow's Christ the Savior cathedral, Sunday, June 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/ Pool)
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