added 2007 Thu Apr 26 14:58:38 by Fabienne
From the article: "Russia may stop implementing a key defence treaty because of concerns over US plans for a missile shield in Europe, President Vladimir Putin said. Mr Putin made the threat during his annual address to parliament - which he said would be his last as president. He also hit out at an influx of foreign money which he said was being used to meddle in Russia's internal affairs."
From the article: "Russia may stop implementing a key defence treaty because of concerns over US plans for a missile shield in Europe, President Vladimir Putin said. Mr Putin made the threat during his annual address to parliament - which he said would be his last as president. He also hit out at an influx of foreign money which he said was being used to meddle in Russia's internal affairs."
added 2007 Sat Mar 31 12:11:55 by Aidenag
Vladimir Putin's Russia, in many ways, looks and feels like a new Soviet Union. The Russian president, who once praised democratic reform, now rules, some Russian experts say, like an old party chairman - crushing all opposition, cracking down on anti-government protests, even appointing mayors and regional governors.
Vladimir Putin's Russia, in many ways, looks and feels like a new Soviet Union. The Russian president, who once praised democratic reform, now rules, some Russian experts say, like an old party chairman - crushing all opposition, cracking down on anti-government protests, even appointing mayors and regional governors.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 9:28:08 by Varadinum
Russia's creation of a super agency to regulate the media and Internet has led to fears of a return to Soviet-style repression.President Vladimir Putin has decided to merge two authorities to license and oversee the editorial content of broadcasters, newspapers and websites.
Russia's creation of a super agency to regulate the media and Internet has led to fears of a return to Soviet-style repression.President Vladimir Putin has decided to merge two authorities to license and oversee the editorial content of broadcasters, newspapers and websites.
