After two years in office, Medvedev leaves little hope of ‘thaw’

In May 2010 Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is halfway through his first term as president. With new presidential elections looming on the horizon, chances are slim that he will press through with necessary reforms.

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ESO: Background information: Politics: The leadership tandem that keeps the pundits guessing http://www.europeansources.info/record/politics-the-leadership-tandem-that-keeps-the-pundits-guessing/

Russia: Website of the Russian Federation President http://eng.kremlin.ru/

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