All Posts Tagged With: "Rossiyskaya Gazeta"

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Moscow Authorities ‘In a Panic’ That Corrupt Deputy Has Fled Country

The Moscow city administration is in a “panic” following reports that a deputy mayor, recently charged with bribery and facing up to 10 years in prison, has fled the country.

Sep 7, 2010 | Continued
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High Mortality Rate in Russian Prisons ‘Depressing’

Efforts to reform Russia’s notoriously draconian penal system have resulted in fewer overall prisoners, but its staggering number of annual deaths remains.

Apr 6, 2010 | Continued
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New Military Doctrine to Allow Preemptive Nuclear Strike

A revamped version of Russia’s military doctrine includes a provision that will allow for a preemptive nuclear strike in situations deemed critical to national security.

Nov 24, 2009 | Continued
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Russian Draft Law Would Allow Cellular Eavesdropping

A new law introduced into the Russian Parliament would allow the country’s security services to monitor mobile phones.

May 21, 2008 | Continued