The differentiation in Russian policy and politics between the program of President Dmitry Medvedev economic reform vs. Prime Minster Vladimir Putin and his circle is becoming more accentuated. Substance of the Medvedev economic reform proposals The Russian economy and stock … Continue reading →
Talk of a Putin Medvedev split is no longer only talk, as the economic crisis already pulls the two further apart regardless of their intentions, but any rumor of the conflict producing an open schism is highly premature. In recent weeks, President Dmitry … Continue reading →
Russia’s foreign currency reserves are being fast eroded as the government tries in vain to brake the Russian ruble decline under tumbling commodity prices. Look for Russia to follow the road to a still more authoritarian state.
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