evil empire and re-assert its strength and goals across the planet. In a landmark book entitled First Person three of Russia's leading journalists -- Nataliya Gevorkyan, Natalya Timakova, and Andrei Kolesnikov -- record interviews with the new czar that unveil his ambitions.
On his mission in life: "My historical mission is to stop the collapse of the USSR....consolidate the armed forces, the Interior Ministry, and the FSB (the new KGB)."
On his style: "Everyone says I'm harsh, even brutal. Only one thing works.....go on the offensive. You must hit first, and hit so hard that your opponent will not rise to his feet."
On his power grab: "From the very beginning Russia was created as a supercentralized state. That's practically laid down in its genetic code...and mentality of its people.....the monarch doesn't have to worry about whether or not he will be elected, or about petty political interests, or about how to influence the electorate. He can think about the destiny of the people and not become distracted with trivialities."
On his favorite leader: "Napolean Bonaparte"
On his rise to President: "In the Kremlin.....nobody controls me here. I control everybody else."
On his critics: "To hell with them."
Some rather scary attitudes from a man who is quietly going around the Middle East gathering up allies to attack Israel with.
Ezekiel's prophecy continues to unfold before our eyes.
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