Putin rebuffs ‘colonialist’ West

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Series Details 12.7.06
Publication Date 12/07/2006
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In interviews with French and US TV channels, July 2006, Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western critics of Russia's record on democracy of using 'colonialist' rhetoric. US President George W Bush has said he will be 'firm' in expressing his concerns about freedoms in Russia to President Vladimir Putin when he sees him later in the month.

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