Nov 6th, 2008 · Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said he will station missiles alongside Poland if the U.S. places an anti-missile system in the country. The comments are seen as a warning to president-elect Barack Obama. Marshall Goldman, author of the forthcoming book Pretrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia" discusses Medvedev's remarks.
Sep 20th, 2008 · Foreign investment in Russia remains strong despite a sharp decline in commodities prices. Putin and Medvedev have sought to reassure investors, but experts say reforms are necessary for long-term stability.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Russian President Dmitri Medvedev defied U.S. pressure and signed a decree Tuesday recognizing the independence of the breakaway Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The move will further complicate strained relations with the U.S.
Aug 12th, 2008 · During a national televised address Tuesday, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev said his military had "punished" Georgia enough for its attack on the separatist Georgian province of South Ossetia. But he said the military could still defend itself and quell any signs of Georgian resistance.
Aug 12th, 2008 · Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced Tuesday that the military had punished Georgia enough for its attack on the Russian-backed separatist region of South Ossetia. Medvedev said a full settlement of the military conflict was subject to two conditions, including Georgia moving its troops to pre-conflict positions.
May 7th, 2008 · As Russia swears in a new president, observers question whether the leader, Vladimir Putin's successor, will have real power to chart his own course for the country. He takes over a nation with a booming oil economy, and many serious problems.
May 5th, 2008 · As Russia prepares for a transition of power to a new president, many Americans dismiss Dmitry Medvedev as simply a front-man for Vladimir Putin. But Medvedev, a former oil chief, will likely use Russia's leverage in the energy sector to forge closer ties to China and Europe. And he is unlikely to pay much attention to the U.S. for a while, despite the long list of unresolved issues from the Bush-Putin years.
Mar 3rd, 2008 · Western elections observers have criticized Sunday's presidential vote in Russia, in which President Vladimir Putin's chosen successor won a major landslide. Opposition leaders say the election of Dmitri Medvedev was rigged.