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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
12.11.2008, 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.
21.11.2008, 18:34
Russia's lower house of parliament – the State Duma – has passed in its third reading the constitutional amendments extending the term of office for the presidency from four to six years, drawing the law a step closer.
19.10.2010, 14:28
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President Dmitry Medvedev has said that he will attend the Russia-NATO summit due to be held in Lisbon, Portugal next month.
19.11.2010, 13:33
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What does NATO offer Russia, and what does Russia get in reality? Would Russia be willing to help NATO stay afloat by participating in its projects? What is the price of improving relations with its Western partners?
RT Politics Interview Russia-NATO relations
19.10.2010, 14:15
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Bringing Russia and Europe closer together and showing off their role on the international area — these were the main purposes of top-level talks between Russia, France and Germany held in the French town of Deauville.
15.10.2010, 19:58
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President Dmitry Medvedev has chosen Deputy Prime Minister Sergey Sobyanin as the next mayor of the Russian capital and described him as an “experienced manager” capable of solving the city’s problems.
31.10.2010, 08:21
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Russia and Vietnam have cemented their relations by signing a deal to construct Vietnam’s first ever nuclear power station.
Published: 19 November, 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.
