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Russian Interior Minister Calls for Restricting Internet

Russia’s Interior Minister has asserted that the internet must be regulated as a mass-media outlet, and has called on the Ministry of Justice, the FSB and Ministry of Interior Affairs to lobby for restrictions to the internet.

Jul 14, 2008 | Continued
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Kasparov Decries “Western Flattery” in the Financial Times

Writing in the Financial Times, Garry Kasparov suggests that the West needs to do more to respond to Russia’s crackdown on human rights and U-turn from democracy.

Jul 11, 2008 | Continued
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Latvia Lists Russia as Major Threat to Its National Security

The Latvian National Security Council has listed Russia as a major security threat to the Baltic state, alongside terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal immigration.

Jul 10, 2008 | Continued
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Russian Democratic Opposition Releases Political Program

Russia’s unified democratic opposition has released a new program for reforming the country’s socio-political and socio-economic situation.

Jul 10, 2008 | Continued
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Missile Defense and Hot Air from the Russian Foreign Ministry

Defense expert Aleksandr Golts analyzes the US-Russian conflict over missile defense bases in Eastern Europe, examining the latest vocal protest by Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. Full translation of the Yezhednevny Zhurnal article by theotherrussia.org.

Jul 9, 2008 | Continued
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Streets Cleaned, Media Silenced Ahead of Putin Visit

Print media in the northern city of Arkhangelsk have been told to cease publishing stories critical of the authorities, in preparation of a visit by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Jul 9, 2008 | Continued
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London: Russian Authorities Responsible for Litvinenko Murder

Unnamed sources within the British intelligence community have told the BBC that they have strong evidence the Russian state was involved in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.

Jul 8, 2008 | Continued
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Russian Blogger Sentenced Over LiveJournal Comment

A young Russian blogger has been found guilty of “inciting hatred and enmity” over a comment left on a LiveJournal weblog. Due to mitigating circumstances, he has received a suspended sentence of one year.

Jul 7, 2008 | Continued
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Mass Grave Uncovered in Chechnya

Authorities in Chechnya have uncovered a mass grave, dating from the Second Chechen War and containing the remains of nearly 300 civilians.

Jul 4, 2008 | Continued
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Putin Cuts Tax Benefits for Foreign NGOs

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has slashed the list of foreign non-profits eligible for tax benefits in Russia, which may force a number of organizations to close their Russian offices.

Jul 3, 2008 | Continued