Nov 10th, 2008 · President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed changes to the constitution that could allow former president Vladamir Putin a dozen more years in office. The Guardian's Luke Harding discusses what the changes mean for Russia and the world.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Russia has formally recognized the breakaway Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which were at the heart of the recent war with Georgia. President Dmitry Medvedev said Georgia forced Russia's hand by trying to seize control of South Ossetia.
Aug 16th, 2008 · Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev signed a formal cease-fire with Georgia on Saturday. But Moscow says it must take extra security measures before such a withdrawal is to begin.