In a speech that could further strain relations with Russia, U.S. President George W. Bush on Tuesday chided the country for its "derailed" democratic reforms.
"In Russia, reforms that once promised to empower citizens have been derailed, with troubling implications for democratic development," said Bush, speaking at a dissidents' conference in Prague.
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But the lecture was not likely to be well-received by Russian President Vladimir Putin, already riled over what he sees as unwelcome meddling by the United States in Russia's sphere of influence.
Most recently, Moscow has become increasingly irritated by U.S. plans to build a missile shield in Eastern Europe, on Russia's doorstep.
Bush cites Russia's 'derailed' democratic reforms
