Russian bid to counter Western criticism
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New publications tout Putin's achievements and aim to clear up 'misunderstandings.'
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Russia has launched a campaign to promote the national language after almost two decades of retreat -- to match the country&#39;s increasing economic and political confidence.
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Some of the international challenges facing Russia's next leader:
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Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the West of using "double standards" in democratic elections.
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Supporters and critics of Russia&#39;s president are demonstrating in Moscow, with both groups calling attention to Kremlin plans to consolidate power.
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Moscow warned Western nations on Tuesday against interfering in Ukraine and other ex-Soviet republics and Washington and the European Union
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Russia is calling for a crackdown on terrorists who seek political asylum to avoid prosecution, including the speedy extradition of terror suspects.
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MOSCOW - Russia said yesterday that it would oppose tougher sanctions on Iran for the time being and accused the United States and the European Union of undermining efforts to resolve diplomatically the crisis over Tehran's nuclear program.
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Tensions among the Russians are on the increase as they compete for trophies, commercial opportunities and visibility.
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Nato's chief calls on the West and Russia to tone down their rhetoric in their row over defence and Kosovo.
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US president in attempt to placate Vladimir Putin after Russian president's threat to aim missiles at western countries in retaliation.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin sought anew Monday to bat down U.S. plans to build a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, proposing that the system be expanded and largely Russian-based.
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Critics say Putin's regime stifles dissent in the press.
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Shifting alliances raise tension with Moscow.
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov protested has against US plans to set up a missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic and vowed that Moscow would take steps to counter it.
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Russia rejected on Wednesday U.S. criticism of sweeping political changes proposed by President Vladimir Putin, saying this was a matter strictly for Moscow to decide.
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Russia is considering forming a natural gas cartel, President Vladimir Putin has said, rejecting Western criticism of Moscow's reliability as an energy supplier and defending his record on democracy.