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03.11.2008, 15:52
Until a couple of months ago, some economists argued Russia’s robust growth of recent years had effectively “decoupled” it from a direct correlation with the US economy. While the financial crisis proves the theory wrong, the Russian governmen
06.11.2008, 06:22
Dmitry Medvedev says that U.S-Russian relations could get a “second wind” as a result of Barack Obama’s victory in the American Presidential election. The announcement came during his first State of the Nation Address.
06.11.2008, 07:33
Russian gas and oil should be paid for in Rubles, President Dmitry Medvedev told parliament in his first annual address. The President also highlighted the fight to boost the economy in the face of the global economic sl
13.11.2008, 23:28
Dmitry Medvedev says Russia would have no choice but to react should the US take the unilateral step of building missile bases in Eastern Europe. The President says such a response could include deploying Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad. However, he says
14.11.2008, 06:16
President Dmitry Medvedev's proposed constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term faces little opposition in Parliament. However, one drafter of the constitution says the reform focuses on the wrong parts of government.
19.11.2008, 07:13
The Russian parliament is to discuss again amending the constitution in order to extend the terms of office for both president and parliament. It is the second reading in parliament of the proposal presented by President Medvedev.
20.11.2008, 00:40
The Russian parliament has agreed to amend the constitution and extend the terms of office for both the Russian presidency and parliament. It was the second reading of the proposal presented by President Medvedev earlier this month.
22.11.2008, 00:07
World leaders are gathering in Peru for the annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation states. The APEC summit, bringing together the leaders of 21 countries, will focus on minimising the effects of the global financial crisis.
26.11.2008, 09:24
Russia's Upper House has voted to accept constitutional amendments extending the presidential term from four to six years and the lower house from four to five years. The changes were backed by 144 votes to one, with 126 votes needed to secure the amendme
14.11.2008, 14:40
Medvedev's proposal to extend the term of president from four years to six passes with over 86 percent of the vote in parliament. Zyuganov poses only real opposition.
Published: 12 November, 2008, 08:51
Russia's president Dmitry Medvedev has introduced a bill to the lower house of Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, to increase presidential and parliamentary terms. The proposal was made last week during Medvedev's State Of The Nation Address.
