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Elections in Russia

Pro-Kremlin Youth March to US Embassy

Vladimir Putin, left, and his hand-picked successor Dmitry Medvedev wave to their supporters standing side-by-side at the stage during a concert to mark presidential election at the Moscow Red Square late Sunday, March 2, 2008. Medvedev was headed for an easy victory in...

Putin still in power as ally wins vote

After 24 hours of voting across 11 time zones, Russians handed Dmitry Medvedev an overwhelming victory in the presidential election Sunday despite a lackluster campaign that was more coronation than contest from the moment President Vladimir Putin endorsed him in December.

Russian election results show landslide for Putin's chosen successor

MOSCOW -- With presidential election results signaling a landslide victory, Dmitry Medvedev could have made a triumphant solo appearance... ... Associated Press MOSCOW -- With presidential election results signaling a landslide victory, Dmitry Medvedev could have made a...

Medvedev gets tough on 1st day as Russia's leader

The decision to squeeze Ukraine and to use street protests to attack U.S. foreign policy may indicate that Dmitry Medvedev, intends to continue the course set by President Vladimir Putin. ... MOSCOW — Just hours after Russia elected a new president, the Kremlin sent two...

China to Copy Russia's Brand of Counterfeit Democracy?

Perhaps the worst part of the complacency with which the world has tolerated the Russia's election farce is that many other authoritarian nations will take this as precedent - an understanding that skillful manipulation of democratic processes is perfectly OK with international partners. China,...

Russia hopes for 'peaceful settlement' of violence in Armenia

Moscow - Russia said Monday it hoped for a peaceful settlement in Armenia after violent clashes between police and protestors that left eight dead. The Foreign Ministry statement expressing heartfelt condolences was the first comment from Moscow ... ... Moscow - President...

Medvedev's name leaves U.S. commentators, and even some candidates, tongue-tied

MOSCOW - U.S. commentators are stumbling and mumbling over his name. It even tripped up presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton during a recent Democratic debate. ... Medvedev’s name leaves U.S. commentators, and even some candidates, tongue-tied MOSCOW— U.S....

Russia’s New Leadership Duo Vows Harmony

From Der Spiegel By Uwe Klussmann Dmitry Medvedev has won the Russian election as planned, with more than 70 percent of the vote. But is he Russia’s new strongman? He now has to stand his ground alongside Vladimir Putin who has left him a difficult legacy: inflation, corruption, social conflict...

WSF Headline Roundup - 3/03/08 - Medvedev wins Russian election; Gold sets new record; E*trade...

Medvedev Wins Russian Election, Observers Cite Flaws Gold hits 4th straight record on tumbling dollar E*Trade, With Layton as CEO, Might Be Angling for a Sale Countrywide's Mortgage Woes Deepen HSBC Second-Half Net Rises 17% as Asia Offsets U.S. HSBC...

Medvedev is new Russian president, vows to follow Putin policies

Moscow, March 3 (Agencies) Lawyer-turned-politician Dmitry Medvedev was Monday elected Russia's new president by a landslide and declared immediately that he will pursue his mentor and predecessor Vladmiri Putin's policies. ... Even before a formal announcement of his...