Archive May 2009
Putin’s Party Loses Edge in Provinces
United Russia, the political party of Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev, is losing its grip in Russia’s regions.
Russia Proposes Creating Oil-Field Reserve
The Russian government has proposed creating a reserve of its lucrative oil fields – further distancing itself from OPEC.
Rosneft Net Income Falls 20 Percent After Oil Prices Tumble
Russia’s state-owned oil company Rosneft has reported a 20% drop in first quarter profits amid the global economic crisis and falling oil prices.
Kremlin Disappoints in Reforms to Ease NGO Law
President Dmitry Medvedev’s proposed reforms to Russia’s stifling NGO law turned out to be “top-down” leaving NGOs with few new freedoms.
Prosecutors Ask Spain to Extradite Former YUKOS Employee
Russian prosecutors have requested the extradition of former YUKOS executive Antonio Valdes Garcia from Spain.
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