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Russia president criticizes ruling party over vote

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. Complete Story...

Obama says US, allies working on Iran nuclear deal

President Barack Obama says the U.S. and its allies are working on ways to send a "clear message" to Iran on its nuclear program.

Obama, Medvedev optimistic on START replacement

President Barack Obama and Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev say they still plan to have a replacement START nuclear arms reduction treaty ready by year's end.

Obama says US, allies discussing Iran sanctions

Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties against Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program.

Medvedev urges modernization of Russian economy

President Dmitry Medvedev laid out his plan Thursday to move Russia's economy into the modern age and overcome the grim industrial legacy of the Soviet Union.

Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible

Russia could back sanctions against Iran if it fails to take a constructive stance in international talks over its nuclear program, President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.

Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached

Russia and the United States have a good chance of reaching a new nuclear arms reduction deal before year's end, but other nuclear powers must join disarmament efforts, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.

Medvedev: Soviet-era terror cannot be justified

President Dmitry Medvedev told Russians Friday that there can be no justification for the Soviet government's crimes against its own people, lamenting millions of deaths and "maimed destinies" in some of the strongest criticism of the Communist era to come from the Kremlin since Vladimir Putin came to power a decade ago.

Russia, Ecuador sign deals on arms, energy

President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday called new arms and energy deals between Russia and Ecuador just a beginning as Moscow strives to deepen ties in Latin America.

Obama calls French, Russian presidents on Iran

President Barack Obama has called French President Nicolas Sarkozy (sar-koh-ZEE') and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (dih-MEE'-tree med-VYEH'-dyev) to reaffirm their commitment to a U.N.-backed plan that would ship most of Iran's uranium abroad for enrichment.

Medvedev visits Serbia bearing $1.5 billion loan

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sought to expand Moscow's political and economic influence in the Balkans on Tuesday by bringing a euro1 billion ($1.5 billion) loan to recession-hit Serbia and offering Belgrade a "strategic partnership" in the distribution of Russian gas to Europe.

Russian president: Economy sank more than forecast

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday that Russia's economy was hit harder than expected by the global financial crisis, but Kremlin measures helped the country avoid the worst-case scenario.

Medvedev says Russia may support sanctions on Iran

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that Russia would support new sanctions against Iran if diplomatic efforts should fail.

Medvedev lauds US move on missile defense

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev lauded on Wednesday the Obama administration's decision to scrap plans for an Eastern Europe-based missile shield, a major irritant in relations with Moscow.

Iranian minister makes rare visit to Washington

Iran's foreign minister made a rare visit to the U.S. capital Wednesday on a visa granted with unusual speed by the State Department one day before the start of nuclear talks in Geneva.

Russian leader open to new Iran nukes sanctions

Giving some ground on a top priority of President Barack Obama, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday that sanctions are rarely productive but he opened the door to tougher ones to halt Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program.

Medvedev: Israel not planning Iran strike

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli officials have assured him that they are not planning a military strike on Iran.

Medvedev: US missile plan decision is responsible

President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday praised the decision by the Obama administration to scrap plans for a missile defense system in Eastern Europe, calling it a "responsible move."

Russian news agencies: Russian delegation source says Moscow does not rule out new Iran sanctions.

Reports: Medvedev wants to meet US 'dissidents'

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he would like to meet with "dissidents" when he visits the U.S. next week.

Medvedev not ruling out run in 2012 elections

President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday he hasn't ruled out running for a second term, Russian news agencies reported — adding new intrigue to the question of who will assume the presidency in 2012.

Medvedev: countries must accept criticism

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that all countries must be willing to accept the criticism of others, a policy that would be a distinct break from the prickly defensiveness of his predecessor Vladimir Putin.

Russian leader orders restrictions on beer

President Dmitry Medvedev is ordering new restrictions on the sale of beer and similar beverages in what appears to be his first effort to battle Russia's rampant alcoholism.

Medvedev laments Russia's democracy, economy

Russia's democracy is weak, its economy is ailing and the country faces long-term problems with the health of its population, President Dmitry Medvedev said in an article published Friday.

Venezuela recognizes Georgian separatist regions

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave Moscow a boost Thursday by recognizing the independence of two Russian-supported Georgian separatist regions, and President Dmitry Medvedev promised to sell Chavez whatever weapons he wants.

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U.S. officials hopeful for new nuclear treaty with Russia
Source: The Washington Post

After months of negotiations with Russia, Obama administration officials are hopeful about a breakthrough -- possibly this week -- that would enable the two sides to sign a successor to their most extensive nuclear weapons treaty before it expires Dec. 5.

Debacle in Moscow by Charles Krauthammer
Source: RealClearPolitics

"About the only thing more comical than Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize was the reaction of those who deemed the award "premature," as if the brilliance of Obama's foreign policy is so self-evident and its success so assured that if only the Norway Five had waited a few years, h …

The Coming Failure On Iran. By Jackson Diehl. Sunday, October 4, 2009.
Source: The Washington Post

The Obama administration's positive tone following its first diplomatic encounter with Iran covers a deep and growing gloom in Washington and European capitals.

Obama's French Lesson by Charles Krauthammer
Source: The Washington Post

"President Obama, I support the Americans' outstretched hand. But what did the international community gain from these offers of dialogue? Nothing." -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Sept. 24

Kremlin says Israel promised not to strike Iran
Source: Reuters

Israel promised Russia it would not launch an attack on Iran, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview aired on Sunday in which he described such an assault as "the worst thing that can be imagined."

Russia to deploy missiles near NATO border
Source: msnbc.com

President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday that Russia will deploy missiles in territory near NATO member Poland in response to U.S. missile defense plans.

Vladimir Putin hints at a return to the Russian presidency... and he could be in power untill 2024
Source: newsrunner.com

Ex-Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the clearest signal to date that he is considering a return to his old job, saying that he and his handpicked successor Dmitry Medvedev, will decide who runs in 2012.

8 arrested in mystery of vanishing freighter
Source: msnbc.com

Russia's navy arrested eight men accused of hijacking the Arctic Sea freighter near Sweden and forcing the crew to sail to West Africa, the defense minister said Tuesday.

Sold for $5: Russian fighters worth $3.7 million
Source: msnbc.com

Russian investigators are probing the illegal sale of four fuselages of MiG-31 interceptor fighter jets that fetched as little as $5, RIA news agency said Thursday.

South Ossetia Crisis Could Be Russia's Chance To Defeat Siloviki
Source: caucaz.com

8 August 2008 - Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has handed his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, a victory over the "siloviki" in Russia.

Mourners weep for murdered Russian activist
Source: msnbc.com

Weeping mourners walked through Chechnya's capital on Thursday to honor activist Natalya Estemirova, whose brazen kidnapping and execution-style killing prompted international outrage.

Medvedev Shows Off Sample Coin of New World Currency at G-8
Source: Bloomberg.com

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev illustrated his call for a supranational currency to replace the dollar by pulling from his pocket a sample coin of a "united future world currency."

U.S. ship, Russia jets set for rival war games
Source: msnbc.com

A week after a Moscow summit intended to smooth over the differences between Russia and the U.S., both countries on Tuesday engaged in displays of military might near Russia's southern border.

Obama's visit to Russia stirs hope for a renewed partnership
Source: Christian Science Monitor

President Obama arrives Monday for two days of meetings with Kremlin leaders, which may help him to determine whether, going forward, Russia will be an ally of the US, an adversary, or just another distraction amid a rising sea of global woes.

Unfreezing cold war attitudes
Source: FT.com

When Barack Obama meets Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin, Russia's ruling duumvirate, in Moscow next week, both sides say they want to "press the reset button" in US-Russian relations. It will not be easy.

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

OPINION: Four F's for the Four I's. By Vladislav Inozemtsev. Issue #1473 (35), Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Source: The St. Petersburg Times

Thursday marked the one-year anniversary since President Dmitry Medvedev took the oath of office. He came to power promoting the doctrine of "Four I's" — that is, to develop the country's institutions, infrastructure, innovation and investment.

U.S., Russia nuclear talks set for May
Source: msnbc.com

The first full-format talks by Russia and the United States on devising a replacement for the START arms-reduction treaty will take place May 18-20 in Moscow.

Obama and Medvedev: Iran has right to peaceful nuclear program. By Natasha Mozgavaya, Haaretz Correspondent and The Associated Press. 19:02 April 1, 2009
Source: Haaretz

The United States and Russia on Wednesday declared that Iran has a right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, but warned that the country must abide by an international treaty and prove that its contentious efforts were of a "peaceful nature".

U.S. Not Seeking One-Sided Reset of Russia Relations
Source: The Washington Post

WITH A FIRST presidential meeting set for this week between Barack Obama and Russia's Dmitry Medvedev, it appears that the two sides may have different ideas of what to expect from the "reset" in relations that the Obama administration has promised.

Obama met Gorbachev in run-up to Medvedev talks. by Aydar Buribayev, writing by Conor Sweeney; Editing by Mark Trevelyan. Monday, March 23, 2009 8:24am EDT
Source: Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has held talks with Mikhail Gorbachev, a spokesman for the former Soviet leader said on Monday, in the latest sign of Washington's efforts to "press the reset button" on ties with Russia.

Famous prisoner challenges Russia's president
Source: msnbc.com

Imprisoned former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has challenged Russia's president to depart from the policies of his powerful predecessor .

Medvedev Pushes Plan to Remake Russian Military
Source: The Washington Post

MOSCOW, March 17 -- President Dmitry Medvedev vowed Tuesday to press ahead with an ambitious overhaul of Russia's armed forces despite the nation's economic problems and vocal opposition from within the military.

Kyrgyzstan delays vote on crucial U.S. air base
Source: msnbc.com

Kyrgyzstan is still in talks with the United States over a key U.S. air base that the Kyrgyz president wants closed, the country's prime minister said Thursday.

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