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Mikhail Kudrin, Russia's finance minister, was abruptly ousted from his office on Tuesday after publicly questioning President Dmitri A. Medvedev's authority. Kudrin's ousting was seen as a warning to other potential rebels within the ruling elite, sparking concerns about the stability of the government
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin has requested that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin instruct the Federal Tariff Service (FTS) to establish tariffs for refueling-complex services at all airports without alternative complexes. This move comes in response to systemic problems affecting fuel deliveries to Moscow airports, including monopolization of the market
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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he encouraged Bulgaria to accelerate the joint oil pipeline project with Russia, citing no obstacles to faster progress. The pipeline, designed to bypass the tanker-clogged Bosphorus Straits, has been a topic of environmental concern for Bulgaria.
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Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister of Russia, chaired a meeting with Victor Khristenko and Mikhail Dmitriyev to discuss the defence industry's performance in 2009 and its future prospects. The sector showed a remarkable rise in output, with exports growing from $3.7 billion in 2000 to $8.6
Bush, George W.
President Bush's visit to the former Soviet republics of Latvia and Georgia garnered significant attention, but failed to make substantial progress on nuclear security and non-proliferation issues. The trip's focus on public relations overshadowed the pressing concerns of nuclear disarmament, with the United States' strongest
Bush, George W.
As President Bush attends President Putin's celebration in Moscow of the 60th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat, White House officials are bracing for the possibility of awkward encounters with leaders deemed hostile or unsavory by the administration. A European reporter's question to the President
Bush, George W.
President Bush delivered a sharp warning to President Putin of Russia on Saturday, using the 60th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat to caution against "stirring up fears and exploiting old rivalries" in the former Soviet republics on Russia's borders. Bush emphasized the importance of
Bush, George W.
President Bush's trip to Europe has been touted as a simple celebration of the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, but in reality, it is a carefully choreographed diplomatic mission designed to demonstrate U.S. concern about Russia's retreat from democratic
Putin, Vladimir
United States President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a sometimes tense and awkward joint news conference following their summit meeting at the Bratislava Castle, where they discussed a range of issues, including democracy, nuclear terrorism, and Iran's nuclear program. Mr. Bush expressed concerns
Putin, Vladimir
President Vladimir V. Putin is likely to respond to President Bush's criticism of Russia's crackdown on independent businesses and internal dissent by raising concerns about the United States' domestic policies, according to Yuri Ushakov, the Russian ambassador to the United States. This comes as the
Putin, Vladimir
In a move that has exposed his neo-imperialist intentions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has intervened in Ukraine's presidential election, seeking to install a puppet government in Kyiv. This bold move is a continuation of the Kremlin's strategy of dividing and ruling, which has been employed in
Putin, Vladimir
US President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Bratislava, Slovakia, in February 2005, as tensions over economic and political issues continue to simmer. The summit will provide an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss their differences, including policy in Iraq, while also
