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Ultra-nationalist movements gain momentum
29/11/2011 - RUSSIA

Ultra-nationalist movements gain momentum

Xenophobic Russian groups have been flourishing since the fall of the Soviet Union twenty years ago, and growing social dissatisfaction is making nationalist ideology increasingly popular. Far-right groups are not allowed to take part in elections, but they know that some of their ideas and slogans are now being recycled by mainstream political parties. France 24's Moscow reporters spent time with one of their leaders.
Finance minister's resignation sparks alarm in Russia
27/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Finance minister's resignation sparks alarm in Russia

The Russian press has reacted with alarm to the resignation Monday of Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin (right) over Vladimir Putin's plans to run for president in 2012. The media credit Kudrin with guiding Russia through the 2008 financial crisis.
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Medvedev steps aside for Putin
26/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Medvedev steps aside for Putin

In the musical chairs of Russian politics, the same man appears to be once again landing in the hot seat. This weekend Russia's long-term strong man Vladimir Putin confirmed he will run for presidency in 2012. Political pundits say it's now clear that Dmitry Medvedev who's been President since Putin relinquished the post, was only keeping the seat warm for Putin who was barred by the constitution from running for a third term.
Medvedev backs Putin for president in 2012 election
25/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Medvedev backs Putin for president in 2012 election

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that ex-president and current PM Vladimir Putin (pictured) should be the party's candidate in next year's presidential election, ending speculation over whether Putin was planning a comeback.
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Medvedev calls election in December
29/08/2011 - RUSSIA

Medvedev calls election in December

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called a parliamentary election for December 4, four months ahead of a presidential election in which he may face his former mentor, Vladimir Putin.
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Tymoshenko arrest overshadows Ukraine anniversary
24/08/2011 - UKRAINE

Tymoshenko arrest overshadows Ukraine anniversary

Ukraine's celebrations to mark 20 years since it split from a crumbling USSR were overshadowed Wednesday by protests in support of the former prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, who was arrested earlier this month.
Former Yukos boss Khodorkovsky sent to prison camp
10/06/2011 - RUSSIA

Former Yukos boss Khodorkovsky sent to prison camp

Jailed former Yukos oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky was transferred from Moscow to a Russian prison camp on Friday, a security source said. Khodorkovsky, who has been jailed since 2003, requested parole last week after serving half his sentence.
Putin slated for 'crusade' remarks
22/03/2011 - RUSSIA

Putin slated for 'crusade' remarks

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev openly criticised Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday by saying Putin's description of military intervention in Libya as a "medieval crusade" was "unacceptable".
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Russia and the West; should they trust each other?
03/12/2010 - TOP STORY

Russia and the West; should they trust each other?

Russia and the West appeared to be opening a new era of cooperation at the NATO summit in Lisbon two weeks ago. But in this week's state of the nation address, President Dimitri Medvedev warned of an arms race if Russia is not fully associated with NATO's missile defense plans. The tone couldn't have been more different from Lisbon...
Dozens arrested at rallies calling for freedom of assembly
01/11/2010 - RUSSIA

Dozens arrested at rallies calling for freedom of assembly

Russian police on Sunday arrested dozens of activists in Moscow and Saint Petersburg at human rights rallies highlighting Article 31 of the constitution, which guarantees freedom of assembly, and denouncing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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