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  • Putin persona dominates elections

    November 21, 2007 10:00am

    In a campaign devoid of much opposition, Russian political parties are vying for support by touting their association with the country’s popular president, Vladimir Putin.

  • Putin opposes military action on Iran

    October 16, 2007 9:00am

    In the first visit to Iran by a Russian head of state since 1943, Vladimir Putin chose to make his strongest statements opposing military action against Iran.

  • Russia’s opposition gears up

    October 8, 2007 9:00am

    The motley group of Russian opposition parties may have to unite if they are to survive after December’s parliamentary elections in a Russia dominated by President Vladimir Putin.

  • Extremism in Russian campaign season

    September 16, 2007 9:00am

    A trail of racist killings has heightened ethnic tensions as Russia gears up for parliamentary and presidential elections.

  • Russia’s Hamas ties complicate role

    July 24, 2007 9:00am

    Russia’s ties with Hamas put it at odds with most of the international community, raising questions about how influential it can be in any renewed efforts at Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.