Russia
Saturday 22 November 2008
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Gazprom threatens to cut off Ukraine gas
Russian national gas company Gazprom has told Ukraine it will cut off gas supplies to its neighbour at the beginning of January if a new contract is not agreed.
Saturday 22 November 2008
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Medvedev makes defiant Latin America tour
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who arrives in Peru for the APEC summit on Saturday, embarked on a four-nation Latin American tour including Venezuela and Cuba. The visit is considered a defiant message to the United States.
Friday 21 November 2008
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Parliament votes to extend presidential term
The Russian State Duma has approved a bill extending the legal presidential terms from four to six years, in a move viewed as paving the way for Vladimir Putin's return to power. The changes still require approval by the upper house.
Wednesday 19 November 2008
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Moscow edges towards six-year presidential terms
A constitutional amendment lengthening Russian presidential terms from four years to six passed its latest hurdle in the lower house of parliament, amid speculation that it could facilitate a return to power by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Monday 17 November 2008
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Politkovskaya murder trial opens
Two Chechen brothers and one Russian former policeman face trial for alleged involvement in the 2006 slaying of journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Yet, the main suspects are still at large and it is still not clear who ordered the killing.
