United Press International logo United Press International 21 months ago

Analysis: Medvedev victory sparks hope

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

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  1. Medvedev didn't win the election by talking tough on Chechnya, like Putin did in 2000, but he won by stressing soft social issues like social security, environment and sustainability
    SOURCE: United Press International 21 months ago
  2. NATO looks forward to working with the new President ... to strengthen our practical cooperation, and to step up our dialogue
    Jaap de Hoop Scheffer – Jaap de Hoop Scheffer SOURCE: Reuters Alert Net 21 months ago
  3. President Bush told Mr. Medvedev that he looks forward to working with him and that he hopes the two can establish a close working relationship that will help them deal with important world issues
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