Putin, Vladimir
As the Russian presidential election draws near, a new series of television advertisements has been launched by Grigorii Yavlinskii, which suggests that a Putin presidency would lead Russia back to the problems of the Soviet era. One of the commercials, which aired nationwide, depicts a long line of people waiting
Putin, Vladimir
Russian state-owned television, ORT, broadcast reports that the country's leading liberal challenger to Vladimir Putin, Grigori Yavlinsky, is supported by Jews, homosexuals, and foreigners. The prime-time reports aimed to exploit anti-Semitism, homophobia, and suspicion of foreigners in Russian society, as well as its enthusiasm for conspiracy theories. The
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Russian President Boris Yeltsin, accompanied by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, reaffirmed Russia's commitment to supporting a full Palestinian state during his recent visit to the Holy Land. Yeltsin emphasized Russia's dedication to achieving peace and concord in the Middle East, stating that his country would not
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Britain's Foreign Secretary Robin Cook has appealed to Moscow to find a peaceful solution to the Chechen crisis through negotiations, following the transfer of power from Boris Yeltsin to Vladimir Putin. Cook made the appeal during a telephone call with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, emphasizing that a
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As Boris Yeltsin's shocking resignation leaves Russia's future uncertain, Western leaders and analysts are cautiously optimistic about Vladimir Putin's potential to bring stability and order to the chaotic country. Putin, a former KGB agent, has vowed to maintain Russia's foreign policy, pursue
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As the clock struck midnight marking the beginning of a new millennium, fears of widespread technological disruptions due to the Y2K bug proved largely unfounded. While some minor glitches were reported, they were largely benign and did not cause significant disruptions. In fact, many countries, including Russia, China, and Japan,
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Russia's ongoing conflict in Chechnya has not only displaced hundreds of thousands of people and killed an unknown number of civilians, but it has also become a crucial factor in the country's economic fortunes. Despite international pressure, Russia appears to be willing to continue funding the
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin delivered a rebuff to US President Bill Clinton over his criticism of Moscow's policy in Chechnya, effectively telling him to mind his own business. Putin's statement, made in response to Clinton's criticism of Russia's handling of the
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As the world witnessed Russia's unexpectedly rapid progress in pushing a package of free-market economic reforms through the Communist-dominated State Duma, US-Russian relations have shown significant improvement. This rebound is largely attributed to Russia's economic and military vulnerability, which limits its capacity for confrontation. The Clinton
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The Russian president, Boris Yeltsin, and leaders of the major Western powers staged a high-profile rapprochement during the Cologne summit of the Group of 8 countries, patching up their differences over the war in Kosovo and uniting in an effort to isolate the defeated Serbian president, Slobodan Milosevic. The summit
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Russian peacekeepers' surprise deployment to Kosovo on Friday night sent shockwaves through Washington and other NATO capitals, jeopardizing the alliance's carefully laid plans for a peacekeeping effort in the region. The Kremlin's swift and secretive move, which included grabbing control of the strategically significant Pristina
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Russian troops rolled into Pristina in the dead of night, sending a scare through NATO's peacekeeping plans. The move, which involved about 200 Russian troops, was met with cheers from Serb residents but raised concerns that the Russians would aid Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic in creating a safe
