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Putin's First Column: 'Why It's Hard To Fire People'

The Independent | Posted 06.27.2009 | World

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By Shaun Walker in Moscow | The Independent In the past year he's been painting pictures, singing songs, and demonstrating his expert judo moves. Th...

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The 20 Years that Shaped Modern Russia, a Reflection

Alfred Kokh | Posted 06.21.2009 | World

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Alfred Kokh

A new force of freedom will not return to Russia soon. The majority does not want it nor understands what it is for.

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Vladimir Putin Possibly Laying Groundwork For Presidential Return

Telegraph | Posted 06.13.2009 | World

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The Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin, has been accused of plotting his return as president after the Kremlin announced plans to strip judges of ...

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Medvedev: Anti-Corruption Drive Failed So Far

Reuters | Posted 06.12.2009 | World

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was quoted as saying on Tuesday his high-profile drive to cut corruption had so far failed....

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Putin's Comeback: Hints He May Run For President In 2012

The Guardian | Luke Harding in Moscow | Posted 06.10.2009 | Home

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Russia's prime minister, Vladimir Putin, tonight gave his strongest hint yet that he is pondering a comeback that would see him return to the Kremlin ...

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PUPPY BO'S COMPETITION: World Leaders' Pets (SLIDESHOW, POLL)

Huffington Post | Jessica Gusman | Posted 05.16.2009 | World

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The Obamas finally debuted the newest addition to their family, a (possibly gay) Portuguese water dog named Bo. The highly anticipated first dog join...

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Medvedev Interview: Russian President Breaks From Putin In Landmark Interview With Opposition Newspaper

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.16.2009 | World

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Breaking with the tone established by his predecessor Vladimir Putin, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev stated outright in an interview with a well-kn...

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An Oligarch, a Poisoning Suspect and an Opposition Leader May Run For Mayor of Sochi

Russia Magazine | Posted 04.25.2009 | World

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Russia Magazine

The city which hosts the Olympics in 2014 and becomes a showcase of Russian international standing over the next five years is up for grabs. That elevates the mayoral election in a small resort town of Sochi to the national level.

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In Russia, Patriotic Baby Names On Rise; Playground Beatings Likely To See Increase

Russia Magazine | Posted 04.18.2009 | World

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Russia Magazine

Aw. If it isn't little Privatizatsia ("Privatization") and darling Viagra, Russian newborns who stand almost no chance of leading happy childhoods thanks to the names bestowed upon them by their parents.

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Russia Introduces Rearmament Plan, Including 'Strategic Nuclear Forces'

BBC | Posted 04.17.2009 | World

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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow will begin a comprehensive military rearmament from 2011....

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Georgia's Anti-Putin Disco Disqualified From Eurovision Contest

CBC | Posted 04.10.2009 | World

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Georgia's entry in the Eurovision song contest, a not-too-sly jab at Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, has been booted out of the competition bec...

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What Next in Russia?

Peter Schechter | Posted 04.10.2009 | World

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Peter Schechter

The United States needs to demand clear results from Moscow: meaningful cooperation on the Iranian nuclear issue, anti-terrorism, non-proliferation and the spread of nuclear materials.

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Gorbachev: Putin's Party Is Like "The Worst Of The Communist Party Of The Soviet Union"

AP | DAN PERRY | Posted 04.05.2009 | World

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MOSCOW — In some of his strongest criticism of his successors, Mikhail Gorbachev on Thursday likened Vladimir Putin's United Russia party to the...

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Is There a Split in Kremlin?

Neil Hicks | Posted 03.22.2009 | World

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Neil Hicks

Medvedev's conciliatory gestures may be a good cop/bad cop tactic orchestrated by Putin. Churchill's famous analogy to "bulldogs fighting under a rug" to describe Russian politics remains apt.

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Putin Claims He Didn't Dance To Abba

The Independent | By Chris Green | Posted 03.12.2009 | World

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During his time as a Russian political heavyweight, Vladimir Putin has earned a reputation as one of the world's most uncompromising leaders, a tough-...

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Russia-US Deal Could Save Money, Halt Iran Advance: Commentary

Times Online | Bronwen Maddox | Posted 03.07.2009 | World

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If President Obama really manages to pull together a deal with Russia that cuts each country's stockpile of nuclear warheads by four fifths it will be...

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Davos and Global Warming

Frances Beinecke | Posted 03.02.2009 | Green

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Frances Beinecke

The cynical rule of thumb is that the will to strengthen environmental protections dissolves as soon as the economy hits a downturn. The conversations at Davos reveal a far more complex reality.

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Biden Heads To Germany For First Trip As Vice President

AP | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Joe Biden will make his first overseas trip as vice president next week when he heads to Germany for the 45th Munich Conference on ...

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The Implications of Falling Oil Prices

Alan Schram | Posted 02.27.2009 | Business

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Alan Schram

While lower oil prices are welcome news for the US consumer and for consumers in other economies that rely on importing oil, the situation is very different around the world.

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Human Rights in Moscow

Jeff Danziger | Posted 02.22.2009 | World

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Jeff Danziger

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New Website Lets Russians Make Suggestions To Obama

New York Times | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics

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On Tuesday, even before President Barack Obama declared in his inaugural address that "America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and chi...

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Putin's Oil Painting To Be Sold For Charity

AP | Posted 02.14.2009 | World

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MOSCOW — It's Vladimir Putin and oil again, but this time the oil is on canvas. The Russian prime minister has painted a still life to be sold ...

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Gazprom Promises To Restore Gas To Europe (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 02.09.2009 | World

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Gazprom pledged to restore gas to Europe on Thursday, on the condition that international monitors check supply flows in Ukraine, reports Spiegel. Thi...

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Iranian Analysts Urge Obama To Start Negotiations Immediately

Inter Press Service | Gareth Porter | Posted 01.11.2009 | World

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TEHRAN, Dec 11 (IPS) - In light of the Iranian presidential election coming in mid-2009 and the U.S. distaste for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President-elect...

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Putin Makes Second Crude Outburst About Georgian Leader

AP | Posted 01.04.2009 | World

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MOSCOW — Reveling in his reputation for earthy language, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unabashedly confirmed a crude outburst against Ge...

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