Putin's Replacement, Dmitry Medvedev, Makes Good First Impression At G8 Summit President Bush shakes hands with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during a bilateral meeting at the G-8 summit Monday, July 7, 2008 in the lakeside resort of Toyako on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Russia Learn about the people, economy and history. (AP) President Bush and new Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stood united Monday on issues like Iran and North Korea. But for all their handshakes and smiles, it is clear that thorny issues like missile defense are in a holding pattern until a new U.S. president takes office. In their first sit down as heads of state, Mr. Bush called Medvedev a "smart" guy who is well versed in foreign policy. Medvedev casually referred to Mr. Bush as "George." Yet they inched no...
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