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Obama Will Meet With Russian Opposition
President Barack Obama has invited several prominent members of the Russian opposition, including Garry Kasparov and Boris Nemtsov, for a meeting in Moscow.
Jul 3, 2009 | ContinuedSenators Advise Obama Before Meeting with Medvedev
Senators Jim DeMint, Jon Kyl and Roger Wicker urged President Barack Obama to raise three major issues during his visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.
Jul 2, 2009 | ContinuedIran’s Democrats Deserve Full Support – Kasparov
Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov urges President Barack Obama to take a tougher stance on the Iranian elections, arguing that pressure from the United States can tip the balance in Iran towards democracy.
Jun 26, 2009 | ContinuedIranian Opposition Implicates Russia in Contested Election
In an apparent effort to discredit Iranian authorities, the country’s opposition is making claims that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received backing from the Russian government.
Jun 19, 2009 | ContinuedGolts on Russia’s ‘Milk War’ With Belarus
Defense expert Aleksandr Golts examines the “milk war” taking place between Russia and Belarus, delving into the roots of the conflict and questioning Russia’s foreign policy motives. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 17, 2009 | ContinuedWhat Does the Kremlin Fear?
Journalist Vitaly Portnikov comments on Russia’s new National security strategy, which lays out Russia’s objectives until 2020, and what it shows about Russia’s leadership. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 16, 2009 | ContinuedRussia Moves to Prosecute WWII Deniers at Home and Abroad
Most Russians believe that denying the Soviet victory in World War II is a crime, as the Russian government prepares to introduce legislation to aggressively prosecute those who would downplay the Soviet triumph over Germany.
May 10, 2009 | ContinuedUnderstanding the Georgian Mutiny
Reports from Georgia indicate that an attempted coup has been suppressed near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Russian defense analyst Aleksandr Golts examines the official version of events, and takes a skeptical eye to the “very convenient conspiracy” and whose interests it serves. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 7, 2009 | ContinuedRussian Deputy PM Warns of Coming Energy Crisis
Eastern Europe could face a new energy crisis in the coming winter, facing shortages of gas and oil, according to Russian Deputy Prime-Minister Igor Sechin. Comments from political analyst Stanislav Belkovsky.
May 5, 2009 | ContinuedSuspects Arrested in Murder of Former Chechen Commander
Seven suspects have been detained in Dubai, in connection with the murder of Sulim Yamadayev, a former Chechen military commander killed on March 28th.
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