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Putin, Medvedev Release 2012 Incomes
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev each earned almost 5.8 million rubles (about $187,000) in 2012, according to their tax reports posted on the president's and the government's websites on Friday.
'Isolated' Medvedev mans the office as protests dog Putin's European trip
As Russian President Vladimir Putin continued a European trip marked by protest, his successor as Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was left looking rather wistful at his office back in Moscow Tuesday.
Since Putin and Medvedev swapped jobs in May last year, the latter has foun …
Russian PM Calls for Protection of Baltic Subsea Pipeline
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev calls for environmental protection along the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea. Nord Stream operates two gas pipelines,
Medvedev Signs Off on Ambitious Olympic Medal Target
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a formal order setting ambitious targets for the country’s athletes at the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2020 Summer Olympics, a government statement said Sunday.
Russia Waits for EU to Make its Move in Visa Free Talks - PM
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday said certain progress has been made in visa-free agreements talks with the European Union and Moscow currently expects the EU to react.
EU, Cyprus Act ‘Like Bull in China Shop’ – Russian PM
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday slammed the European Union and Cyprus for what he described as their dismal management of the island nation’s debt woes.
Russian anger at Cyprus bailout levy
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said a levy that bank account holders in Cyprus must pay as part of bailout deal looks like "confiscation".Russian President Vladimir Putin called it "unfair, unprofessional and dangerous",Show More Summary
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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited a greenhouse near Veliky Novgorod on Tuesday. The premier was treated to fresh cucumbers and posted an image of the greenhouse on Facebook.
Aircraft Industry Should Use Local Suppliers – Medvedev
The Russian aircraft industry should use local suppliers and reduce dependence on imported parts and components, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Medvedev Discusses Meteorite Strike with Fidel Castro
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev met with Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro early on Friday as part of his official visit to Cuba and discussed various issues, including the recent meteorite strike in Russia’s Urals.
Dmitry Medvedev Pays Working Visit to Cuba
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev visited Cuba and negotiated with Raul Castro, Chairman of Cuba’s State Council. Medvedev left for Cuba on Thursday evening, after completing his visit to Brazil.
Russian PM Medvedev Arrives in Brazil
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in Brazil’s capital Brasilia, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Wednesday.
Russian PM Medvedev to Visit Brazil, Cuba
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will depart Tuesday on a short Latin American tour, which includes visits to Brazil and Cuba.
Medvedev Wants Commission to Help Russians Adopt Orphans
As Russia tries to boost the number of domestic adoptions, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday suggested creating a special commission, headed by a deputy prime minister, to deal with orphanhood issues.
Russia's Medvedev rules it's summertime, year-round
When will the sun come up today? In Russia, it's a matter of fierce debate, and one that may reflect the sinking stature of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.Medvedev declared Thursday that he has no immediate...
Russia Adopts Antarctic Exploration Plan Until 2017
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed off on a plan outlining the activities of the Russian Antarctic Expedition in 2013-2017, the government’s press service reported on Tuesday.
Medvedev: Assad's Chances of Survival 'Becoming Less and Less'
Yesterday on Fareed Zakaria GPS, the eponymous host interviewed Russian prime minister Dmitri Medvedev, and asked him about the situation in Syria and Russia’s involvement there. Most notably, Medvedev told Zakaria that he feels Assad’s...Show More Summary
International Concern Over Islamic Militants in Syria Increasing
Things are looking increasingly
grim for Assad’s regime. Russia, one of the Syrian government’s
closest allies, recently evacuated many of its citizens from the
war-torn country, and Russian Prime Minister
Dmitry Medvedev said that Assad’s chances of staying in power
are “slipping away” at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in
Davos. Show More Summary
Russian PM: Chances of Assad retaining power getting bleak
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has committed ‘grave, perhaps fatal error’ and that chances of him retaining power are getting “smaller and smaller” every day. Medvedev made the statements in an interview with CNN. His remarks were the most vocal Russian statement that Assad’s days could be numbered. [...]
Medvedev says Magnitsky fallout not bad for Russian business
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev used a prime-time TV interview on Saturday to dismiss concerns growing fallout from the 2009 death of anti-corruption lawyer Sergei Magnitsky would damage Russia's business interests...