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Medvedev appoints Putin aide as Moscow mayor
16/10/2010 - RUSSIA

Medvedev appoints Putin aide as Moscow mayor

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Sobyanin, a close aide of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, as the new mayor of Moscow, handing him a mission to fix the city's runaway corruption.
Medvedev fires embattled mayor of Moscow
28/09/2010 - RUSSIA

Medvedev fires embattled mayor of Moscow

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (right) on Tuesday fired long-serving Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov (left), who is under fire both for holidaying in August while Moscow was engulfed in fog and for corruption allegations relating to his wife's business.
France says goodbye to cinema icon
13/09/2010 - The French Press Review

France says goodbye to cinema icon

Famous French director Claude Chabrol has died at the age of 80. The filmmaker was a founder of the New Wave movement and known for his love of life and food.
Medvedev sparks rumours of split from Putin with construction halt
28/09/2010 - RUSSIA

Medvedev sparks rumours of split from Putin with construction halt

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev suspended work to construct a motorway through the protected Khimki oak forest Thursday, seemingly handing protesters an important victory and sparking rumours of a possible split with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Russia fires: Putin takes charge?
12/08/2010 - TOP STORY

Russia fires: Putin takes charge?

At last, the smog from wildfires that shrouded Moscow has begun to dissipate, but a public health crisis has nevertheless been triggered. Public anger towards government officials is growing by the day. So what impact will it have on Prime Minister Putin's political future?
Dominique Bromberger, French journalist
28/07/2010 - THE INTERVIEW

Dominique Bromberger, French journalist

In this interview our guest is French journalist and specialist of Russia Dominique Bromberger.
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Hélène Carrère d'Encausse, historian
10/06/2010 - THE INTERVIEW

Hélène Carrère d'Encausse, historian

In this interview our guest is historian and Russia specialist Hélène Carrère d'Encausse.
Obama pushes for nuclear cooperation with Russia
11/05/2010 - DIPLOMACY

Obama pushes for nuclear cooperation with Russia

US President Barack Obama revived a nuclear energy cooperation agreement with Russia Monday as part of efforts to improve relations, an Obama policy priority. The proposed agreement permits the transfer of technology, material and equipment.
Medvedev may run for a second presidential term
24/04/2010 - RUSSIA

Medvedev may run for a second presidential term

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview that he may seek a second term in 2012 amid speculation that his predecessor, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, may also seek a return to the Kremlin.
Anti-Putin protesters rally amid rising unemployment
20/03/2010 - RUSSIA

Anti-Putin protesters rally amid rising unemployment

Opponents of the government of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are staging a day of protests across the country on Saturday, as the end of a 10-year period of economic growth stings more and more Russians.
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