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Mario Scaramella - from Litvinenko case
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Podcast: Russia's Rising Murders-Part 1
April 2, 2008 1834 GMT
In this members-only podcast, security expert Fred Burton explains the significance of Russia's high-profile political murder rate and its impact on corporate and personal security. [more]
Situation Reports
Europe: Deal Made To Lift Lithuania's Veto on Russia Talks
May 11, 2008 2028 GMT
Russia, U.K.: Medvedev, Brown To Meet In July
May 11, 2008 1650 GMT
Russia: Air Force Head Criticizes NATO
May 10, 2008 2103 GMT
Poland, Lithuania: Collaborate On EU-Russia Deal
May 9, 2008 1524 GMT
Russia, Vietnam: ZarubezhNeft, PetroVietnam To Develop Siberian Oil Blocks
May 9, 2008 1339 GMT
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Georgians in traditional garb protest at the Russian Embassy in Tbilisi on May 8
Georgia, Russia: The Abkhazia Standoff Gets Serious
May 8, 2008 1958 GMT
The standoff between Russia and Georgia is becoming more and more serious. [more]
Victory Day Parade Rehearsal
Russia: The Message of Victory Day
May 8, 2008 1700 GMT
Russia will use its annual Victory Day celebration on May 9 as an opportunity to send a clear message to the West and to the Russian people. (With Stratfor interactive photo essay) [more]
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Geopolitical Diary: Putin's Real Place in History
May 8, 2008 0153 GMT
Though former Russian President Vladimir Putin will remain in power as prime minister, as a personality he is ultimately irrelevant. [more]
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Russia: Medvedev Assumes Presidency
May 7, 2008 1455 GMT
While shifting into the role of prime minister, Russian President Vladimir Putin handed over power May 7 to Dmitri Medvedev. However, in the process of asserting his control, Putin has left little real power for his replacement. [more]
Vladimir Putin with Dmitry Medvedev - handoff
Russia: Investment Law Caps Putin's Presidency
May 7, 2008 1159 GMT
Shortly before handing off power to new President Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin codified the Kremlin’s interest in key economic sectors. Analyst Peter Zeihan explains how the new law will affect foreign investors and maximize the power of the Russian state. [more]
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