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    And there are other signs that Medvedev is more than a mere Putin puppet. "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" Rahr said, adding that the West should take these notes seriously and engage in a renewed dialog with Medvedev. Full Article at United Press International
    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
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Analysis: Medvedev victory sparks hope
  1. When a U.S. President Barack Obama meets with a Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, then I am optimistic Cold War will not play a role anymore
    SOURCE: United Press International 21 months ago
  2. Medvedev will continue the foreign policy by Mr. Putin, but at the same time, the Russian interior policy will become more liberal.
    SOURCE: United Press International 21 months ago
  3. He is not a puppet of Mr. Putin
    SOURCE: United Press International 21 months ago

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