The USA criticizes the elections, but will work with Medvedev

The US presidential administration George Bush critically evaluates the presidential election in Russia, but is ready to work with Dmitry Medvedev. According to RIA Novosti, this was stated by the official representative of the State Department.

“We believe that the electoral process did not meet many international standards for conducting democratic elections,” the State Department representative said, emphasizing that the United States share the concern expressed by many independent observers in relation to the presidential elections in Russia. He also recalled the statement of US State Secretary of Condolizes Rice, who called the election "not competitive."

"Regardless of how we evaluate the electoral process, the USA and Russia share important strategic interests and we hope to closely work with Mr. Medvedev on issues that cause mutual concern, such as international terrorism, spreading weapons of mass destruction, resolving regional and religious conflicts, as well as global problems, including healthcare, energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security and energy security. The environment, ”said the representative of the State Department.

Earlier, the leader of the presidential race among the American democrats, Senator Barack Obama said he was disappointed with Russian elections. “These elections were not completely free and honest due to the lack of free press, as well as the opposition of opposition figures and political parties,” the Obama statement said.

The closest rival of Obama among the Democrats, the former first lady of the United States Hillary Clinton believes that the elections in Russia are a "dull formality" and are a milestone on the way of Russia's retreat from democracy. According to her, some of the things said by Medvedev inspire hope, but the future president of the United States has to test these words in practice. “We need to approach this with open eyes,” she said, noting that the list of disagreements between Moscow and Washington is great and continues to grow.