It seems Putin said that russia is "seriously preparing " for pre-emptive tactical strikes against terrorist. This statement came after Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev, claimed responsibility for the school attacks.

The US and European nations are pushing the issue for them to settle things peacefully and diplomatically. But russias response was "double standards in dealing with terrorism are "disastrous for global security."

I would have to agree, someone attack us we bomb the country, they prepare the same and they get look down upon.

In a remark that earned me a lot of respect: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said Friday that Basayev "is not worthy of existence" if he was responsible for the school siege.