Putin Defends Police Crackdowns On Pro-Democracy Protesters
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warns Russian pro-democracy protesters that unless you have permission “. . . you will be hit on the head with batons.” Reuters reported that in an interview with the Kommersant daily newspaper, Putin robustly defended police crackdowns on pro-democracy protesters in recent months. He said those who marched must obey... »
Suicide Bombers Strike Moscow
Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up on Moscow Metro trains in the morning rush hour, killing at least 36 people. The BBC reports that 24 died in the first blast as a train stood at the central Lubyanka station, beneath the offices of the FSB intelligence agency. About 40 minutes later, a second explosion ripped... »
Medvedev Speaks Out Against Stalin
A sound of hope is echoing on the Russian Internet. As reported by the BBC, in a videoblog posted on the Kremlin’s website, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has made an outspoken attack on those seeking to rehabilitate former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. This is a marked departure from the trend begun during the rule... »
Russia Boards Missing Ship
Russia has found and boarded the Arctic Sea – the cargo ship which has been missing in mysterious circumstances since last month. According to the BBC, Russia says it has found a missing vessel near the Cape Verde islands and retrieved its Russian crew. Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said that the 15-member crew... »
