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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 5:13:48 GMT
Archibald Stanford, Lexine Baruch, Wang Xi Jintao, Mendoza Chávez De La Hoya Card, John Fitzgerald Kennedy II, Lucian Clark, Abdul-Al Rashid, Andrey VoronovThis Q&A is roleplay-able by anybody and everybody that is currently a member of the group that has a roleplay account. From your respective nation (or nations), or from any of the clients you possess, you can act as journalists and reporters from various news networks and ask the Russian President a question regarding current events. Have fun, be creative, and remember, feel free to ask OOC questions with information that can be disclosed. The Moscow KremlinMoscow, Russia0900 Hours
Dmitry's bad mood from the day before had passed, and a good thing too. When he woke up, he felt immensely terrible for his harsh words at the paparazzi at his return, but he didn't feel it necessary to really voice their concerns until he had calmed down. His dislike of communists and propaganda was something that he had to work on and be more patient with, for sure, as Premier Jintao, while seeming like a nice guy, couldn't be seen by Dmitry as anything other than a mouthpiece of the Chinese government. As he walked out of the Kremlin and onto stage, he took his seat, the warm smile present on his face showing that he was in a better mood. As people clapped at his arrival, he held out his hands to silence the crowd.
"Well, good morning everyone. I'm glad that all of you could make it for this Q&A. Before we begin asking questions about what happened yesterday, though, I would like to apologize for my words yesterday. I was frustrated, certainly a little exhausted, and most definitely pissed–" At that statement, the crowd chuckled with Dmitry as he looked around to waiting, eager faces, ready to ask him questions. "Since this is a Q&A based on international issues, let's start with the international reporters and journalists first. Any volunteers?"
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Post by Abdul-Al Rashid on Aug 21, 2016 5:31:04 GMT
A journalist , from Saudi Arabia stood up and begins:
"I am happy to meet you Mr. President, If I'm able to ask, will Russia initiate a counter terrorism program prior to the Brussels attacks? And is Russia ready for such kind of events?"
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 5:36:40 GMT
The Russian President turned to the journalist from Saudi Arabia and gave a chuckle as he began. "The attacks on Brussels by GLA hands were a terrible event that was, in my mind, caused due to a lack of knowledge of GLA movemnts and the belief that the GLA had fallen in on itself after the disappearance of its leader, Omar Al-Ghazi. The Russian Federation and CSTO are prepared for any such attacks on our soil from terrorists, and Russia is ready for counter-terrorist operations with RKHB troops from the Ground Forces to combat the threat of WMD attacks and reconnaissance into the Zone. However, that is not to say that we will sit by idly and await the moment when terrorists do strike. The Russian military is, as of now, planning for some aggressive movements against the Global Liberation Army to protect its allies and the world from their threat. Anything else?"
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Post by Abdul-Al Rashid on Aug 21, 2016 5:45:44 GMT
Dmitry gave him a solid answer, the journalist was impressed.
"Concerning the actions we have seen at the UN, we have seen that tensions arise between Russia, China and the newly formed AEDP, will the Russian military mobilize against the two countries? May we see soon the long-awaited World War 3?"
"That would be my final two questions, thank you"
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 5:58:11 GMT
"Well, before we start getting into the specifics of Chinese-Russian-Euro relations, I think it's prudent that I state answers to questions having to do with less 'personal' or 'powder keg' issues before we start getting into the specifics. I will keep your question in mind, but we'll move onto someone else for the time-being." Dmitry then looked around and pointed to the reporters from BBC and other European news companies. "Let's see if any of you have anything."
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Post by Archibald Stanford on Aug 21, 2016 16:20:24 GMT
A reporter for the Daily Mail, a cheap and trashy newspaper from The UK, raised his hand.
"President Molchanov," He began. "Is it true that you are presiding over a government that is in total anarchy, you have lost their confidence, your Prime Minister may have you forcibly removed from office and they do not believe you are fit to lead Russia?"
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 16:29:02 GMT
Dmitry took a glass of water as he turned to the reporter. "I wouldn't say that the Russian government has fallen into anarchy, but I will say here and now that the government that I preside over has too long of a leash, and needs to be restrained, especially with issues that have to deal with events outside of our own borders. As for Prime Minister Voronov forcibly removing me from office, I would only see that as a possibility if he thought I was doing something that jeopardizes everything the Motherland and its allies stand for. I will admit, however, that I have had many critics that ask this question on 'me being fit to lead Russia.'" I don't feel it as an objective opinion to be able to lead Russia. If you have the political skill to get into office, you have the political skill to make the decisions for your country. That said, however, there are most certainly those that wouldn't and shouldn't ever qualify for a political job, such as the Trump or Clinton families in the United States."
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Post by Archibald Stanford on Aug 21, 2016 16:32:35 GMT
"I see, okay." He murmured before looking back up from his electronic notepad. "Are you confident that you'll be able to win against the European continent in a war?"
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 16:38:15 GMT
At the mention of war, Dmitry's warm smile turned grave for a second, and he cleared his throat. "The Russian Federation has yet to grasp at what the AEDP is capable of as a military organization and whether it follows any of the treaties and laws set up during the Cold War, so we would have to see. I would not say that Russia should go to war, but if it came to that, I believe it would be catastrophic for both sides unless agreements were put into place to prevent the use of certain weapons and strategies."
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Post by Archibald Stanford on Aug 21, 2016 16:39:53 GMT
"That doesn't answer my question, Mr. President." He rebutted. "The question was whether you as a person are confident of victory."
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 16:52:17 GMT
"In my personal opinion, I would say it depends on how aggressive or defensive each side is. I'm not the kind of diplomat who thinks they can win a war immediately after they declare it. War is nasty business, and even nastier is the far-reaching consequences of a war between global super powers. While I would like to say that Russia could win a war against the entirety of the European continent, I also say that it could turn disastrous for us.
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Post by Archibald Stanford on Aug 21, 2016 16:54:38 GMT
"Alright, lastly, is it true that your faith in Prime Minister Voronov was misplaced due to the Supreme Commander of the AEDP, a career soldier and clueless about the finer points of the Solaris Network, bested both of you at the Summit regarding whether the network was the cause of your current environmental troubles? As such, what will you do regarding your humiliating defeat against an unprepared opponent?"
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 21, 2016 17:06:52 GMT
Dmitry took a sip of water as he listened to the question, compiling an answer as he did. When he set down the water, he began once more. "I will say that, while my faith in Prime Minister Voronov may have been slightly misplaced, as he kind of blanked out at the summit, causing me to present the evidence, it was more an act of the rest of the Russian government collecting evidence rather than me or the Prime Minister. Our only faults were being given inconsistent and perhaps even faulty evidence based on anger and frustration with current events. While I would say that Mr. Stanford's points were wrong, they're practically irrefutable due to being based on simplistic logic and observations on our evidence. As for our 'humiliating' defeat, I don't find it humiliating to be humbled by another diplomat. I find it as a nice change of pace and to show that even we aren't always right about everything, even if we had preparation and evidence to support our claim." Dmitry then turned to the camera and smiled as he continued. "As for what we'll do, I have yet to decide whether to instigate conflict over a satellite or just to let it be and hope for the best."
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Post by Mendoza Chávez De La Hoya Card on Aug 23, 2016 20:23:09 GMT
A reporter from a Argentina main newspaper (OOC: too lazy to search it, I wanna take my goddamn shower XD) stood up and walked towards some microphones. “President Molchanov, are you aware that the leaders of the South American Pact are nervous about this alliance with the United States? What is your vision on this, and how will you face this situation?”
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Post by Dmitry Molchanov on Aug 23, 2016 20:34:32 GMT
"Now, now," Dmitry stated at the question, "Let's not resort to accusing me of something when it hasn't even been formally written in stone yet. Yes, the US President presented an opportunity for alliance, and I took it. However, I stated that if he wanted a true alliance, he would have to contact me and set up the prerequisites for a possible military alliance with the NAU." Dmitry took a sip of water as he explained. "In short, the North American Union, while trying to repair its own wrongdoings, must still repair its relations under Russia's own terms, and start any form of military alliance under its terms as well."
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