Dmitry Medvedev
Medvedev: Diplomats Must Effectively Protect Russians Abroad
'Political Prisoners' Return to Russian Politics
13:54 09/02/2012On Wednesday, two days after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that there are no political prisoners in Russia, two opposition personalities, journalist Olga Romanova and State Duma member Gennady Gudkov, submitted to the presidential administration a list of 39 inmates whom they describe as “political prisoners.”
Medvedev to Sarkozy on Syria: Avoid Hasty Unilateral Steps
23:12 08/02/2012Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told French President Nicolas Sarkozy in a telephone conversation that the international community's position on Syria should be objective and balanced, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.4
Moscow, Turkey to Pool Efforts on Syria Crisis
21:18 08/02/2012Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed on Wednesday to coordinate their efforts in search for a solution to the Syria crisis, the Kremlin press service said.1
Is Russia’s game in Syria worth playing?
18:52 08/02/2012On February 7, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Foreign Intelligence Service Director Mikhail Fradkov traveled to Damascus to help stabilize the situation in Syria by encouraging democratic reforms.1
Russian Press - Behind the Headlines, February 8
16:08 08/02/2012Moscow Could Take Blame for Adverse Developments in Syria \ Medvedev to Meet With Leaders of Unregistered Opposition Parties
Medvedev to Meet Opposition Leaders - Source
14:54 08/02/2012Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will hold meetings with opposition leaders later this month to discuss his plan for political reform, a senior Kremlin source said on Wednesday.
Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
08:57 08/02/2012Russia Slams Japan for Northern Territories Day
20:40 07/02/2012Japan’s observation of Northern Territories Day on Tuesday is not the best way to strengthen relations with Russia, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.1
Putin Vows Reshuffle After Presidential Elections
16:57 07/02/2012Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the frontrunner in the presidential race, on Tuesday confirmed there will be a significant renewal of personnel in the government if he wins the election.
Medvedev Tells FSB to Secure Russia’s Arctic Interests
15:30 07/02/2012Extra measures are needed to protect Russian interests and reinforce its borders in the Arctic, President Dmitry Medvedev told the Federal Security Service (FSB) on Tuesday.
Russia Busted 200 Spies Last Year – Medvedev
15:16 07/02/2012Russian counterintelligence exposed 199 foreign spies in 2011, proving that “activity of [foreign] intelligence services is not decreasing,” outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Russian Press at a Glance, Tuesday, February 7, 2012
08:24 07/02/2012Russia, China Betrayed Syrian Nation - UK’s Hague
23:28 06/02/2012British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Monday accused Russia and China of betraying the interests of the Syrian nation, British Sky News television reported.4
Medvedev Defends Need for Direct Governor Elections
19:45 06/02/2012Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday he proposed restoring direct elections of regional governors because the current system has more drawbacks than advantages.
Russia Eyes Open Government Partnership
19:39 06/02/2012President Dmitry Medvedev proposed on Monday that Russia could consider joining the Open Government Partnership, an international initiative designed to make government more transparent and effective.
Mixed Reaction as Putin Urges Democracy 'Update'
19:24 06/02/2012With less than a month to go before a presidential vote in which Vladimir Putin will seek to return to the presidency, the prime minister has said Russia’s democracy needs “touching up” - but critics claim he lacks conviction.
Russia’s Snow Revolutionaries Ponder Next Move
18:43 06/02/2012The anti-Putin protesters who packed icy downtown Moscow on Saturday confounded critics who said the movement was running out of steam, but even the most optimistic of demonstrators admit their arch-nemesis is likely to secure a return ticket to the Kremlin at March 4 presidential elections. So where does Russia’s ‘Snow Revolution’ go from here?
Russia Needs Strong Right-Wing Party - Medvedev
18:01 06/02/2012Russia must have a strong rightist party to expand the political spectrum of the society, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday.1
Medvedev to Submit Officials Expenses Bill
17:32 06/02/2012Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday he will soon submit a bill to Russia’s parliament obliging state officials to declare major expenses.
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