International
International Olympic Committee May Cancel Russian Olympic Games
A Moscow press-conference of ecologists, human rights activists and Sochi residents has suggested that the International Olympic Committee has grounds to rescind Russia’s bid for the 2014 Olympic Games.
Apr 10, 2008 | Continued
In an Open Letter, the Russian Opposition Asks Latvian Authorities For Impartiality
A wide group of Russian opposition leaders, human rights activists and celebrities have sent an open letter to the authorities of Latvia, requesting objectivity in the investigation against Vladimir Linderman, a columnist and opposition leader deported by Russian authorities.
Apr 9, 2008 | Continued
Britain Documents Crumbling Human Rights Situation in Russia
The latest edition of a human rights report from the British Foreign Office finds new lows in the arena of human rights in Russia.
Mar 27, 2008 | Continued
Sochi Residents Speak Out Against Forced Evictions
Residents of the Nizhneimeretinsky (Lower Imeretinsky) Bukhta, the low-lands area where most of the Olympic village will be built for the 2014 Sochi olympics, have written an open letter to plead against the forced eviction of locals.
Mar 23, 2008 | Continued
Record Numbers of Russians Seek Political Refuge Abroad
According to a UN report, Russia now ranks second in the world for the number of citizens attempting to flee the country and receive political asylum in industrialized countries.
Mar 21, 2008 | Continued
EU Parliament Condemns Kremlin’s Strong-Arm Politics
The European Parliament has enacted a new resolution on Russia which deplores the strong-arm politics of the Kremlin, and deplores problems with the March 2nd presidential election.
Mar 17, 2008 | Continued
Russia and Europe To Clash Over Arctic Resources –EU Report
A new report from the European Union’s top policy officials signals a potential collision course between the EU and Russia over energy resources, as global warming releases currently inaccessible Arctic mineral riches.
Mar 11, 2008 | Continued
Putin: It Won’t Be Any Easier With Dmitri Medvedev
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with President Vladimir Putin and his soon-to-be, Dmitri Medvedev. Putin proclaimed that relations with the West would be no easier under his successor.
Mar 10, 2008 | Continued
Journalists Silenced During Russian Vote
Reporters Without Borders, an international press-freedom group, has expressed concern that journalist rights were violated during Russia’s presidential election.
Mar 7, 2008 | Continued
Putin Missed A Chance to Stay President – Uzbek Leader
Islam Karimov, the president of Uzbekistan, gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a bit of advice for how to stay in office. Unfortunately for Putin, it may be too late to exploit the legal loophole he suggested.
Feb 11, 2008 | Continued
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