Dmitry Medvedev
latest news & developments
Will the dollar hit a Brics wall?
The architecture of the global financial system hurts emerging market economies but the alliance has yet to offer an alternative
Don’t turn Ukraine into a ‘hunting safari’
Full support for Ukraine along with structural reforms to accelerate the transition away from oil and gas will challenge the West’s established way of life, but is necessary
Russia loses contact with Angolan satellite
The incident involving the Russian-made Angosat-1 followed a similar one in November when Russia lost contact with a weather satellite
World leaders due in Saudi Arabia to offer condolences
Several leaders, including US President Barack Obama, will visit Saudi Arabia’s new King Salman after the death of his predecessor, King Abdullah.
Russia’s approach to Syria ‘not much different to US, UK’
Russia has vetoed UN action against Syria, but Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says he’s unsure what role Assad will have in the nation’s future.
Syria urged to avoid civil war as violence rages on
Syrian forces sent shells crashing into a rebel Homs neighbourhood for a seventh straight day, hours after Russia warned Damascus to avoid civil war.
Puzzle of Putin’s tears
Was it fear, was it rage – or was the ex-KGB tough guy exploring his feminine side when he wept during during his victory speech?
How Medvedev’s mentor turned him into a lame duck
Russian president’s growing popularity among the elite increased tension with the prime minister, Vladimir Putin.
Putin crosses divide to open talks with protesters
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is ready for dialogue with the Russian protest movement to ensure that presidential polls are fair.
Kremlin panel urges new polls, firing of election chief
In a damning statement, the Kremlin’s rights panel has called for the resignation of Russia’s election chief and snap parliamentary elections.
Russia’s desperate bid to appease protesters
Russian President Dimitry Medvedev has unveiled proposals days before huge demonstration over a disputed parliamentary vote.
Russia’s leaders promise to heed protesters’ calls
Russia’s leaders have promised to listen to protesters who have been disputing their parliamentary elections amid widespread allegations of fraud.
Russia’s anti-Putin protest gains momentum
Tens of thousands of protesters say they are prepared to take to Moscow’s streets in the biggest challenge yet to the country’s government.
Russian elections marred by voting irregularities
Opposition leader condemns ‘theft of votes’ after reports of pre-filled ballots, invisible ink and multiple visits to polling booths.
Nomination pushes Putin closer to presidency
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has moved closer to the presidency he relinquished after two terms in 2008 by accepting his party’s nomination.