Final results show Medvedev won over 70 percent in Russian presidential vote

Boston Herald 24 months ago

Final results show Medvedev won over 70 percent in Russian presidential vote

MOSCOW - Dmitry Medvedev has won Russia’s presidential election with over 70 percent of the vote, according to final results released today. Russia’s Central Election Commission said Medvedev won Sunday’s election with 70.28 percent of the vote. Turnout... Full Article at Boston Herald

Putin: West to Have It No Easier Under Medvedev
24 months ago

NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Saturday that it would have it no easier under his successor Dmitry Medvedev, who will actively defend Russian interests on the world stage. Speaking after talks with Full Article at The New York Times
Analysis: Medvedev victory sparks hope
24 months ago

European officials hope that Russia's future President Dmitry Medvedev will break the ice in relations with the West. Full Article at United Press International
Medvedev vows to improve gov't structure
24 months ago

MOSCOW, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Russia's president-elect Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that he would strive to improve government structure and address the issues raised by the incumbent President Vladimir Putin. "I am ready to start working on Full Article at Xinhua
Election Monitor Calls Russian Vote Unfair
24 months ago

Officials in Washington and Western European capitals, meanwhile, expressed muted disappointment with the way the vote was conducted, but hope that the new presidency will bring a shift in ideas and better relations with their governments. "We think Full Article at The Washington Post