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Reuters says media distorted meaning of Ramzan Kadyrov's words

23:39 24/12/2009

Reuters Moscow said Thursday certain Internet media distorted the true meaning of an interview Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov gave the news agency recently.

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Russian lawyers doubtful of Interior Ministry reform success
22:09 24/12/2009
Russian lawyers expressed doubt Thursday that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's decree to streamline the law enforcement structure would be effective and said society should change first.
Medvedev moves to streamline Interior Ministry, fight corruption
20:25 24/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed Thursday a decree to streamline the law enforcement structure, in particular ordering staff cuts and instituting the rotation of senior personnel at the Interior Ministry.
Gazprom to hold talks with Bulgaria on South Stream in January
20:03 24/12/2009
Russian energy giant Gazprom will hold talks with Bulgaria in January on the implementation of the project to build the South Stream gas pipeline, the Russian energy minister said Thursday.
Main points of Medvedev's live interview with federal TV channels
19:16 24/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev summed up the results of 2009 in a live interview aired by three federal television channels.
Annual summary with the Russian president
19:16 24/12/2009
President Dmitry Medvedev summed up the year in a live broadcast. The program Summary of the Year with the Russian President appeared on three federal TV channels - Channel One, Rossiya and NTV
Russia's Medvedev short on time, enjoys football, classic rock
19:05 24/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday although he is short on time, he still has the opportunity to read books, watch football and listen to music.
Moscow urges global condemnation of Georgia memorial demolition
18:59 24/12/2009
The lower house of the Russian parliament on Thursday urged foreign parliaments and international organizations to condemn the destruction of a WWII memorial in Georgia.
Medvedev signs decree to cut Interior Ministry personnel
18:54 24/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on Interior Ministry personnel cuts, the Kremlin press service said Thursday
Georgian leadership threat to regional peace - Lavrov
17:47 24/12/2009
The Georgian leadership is a threat to peace and security in the region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.
Russia to cut migrant labor quotas to 1.3 mln in 2010
17:33 24/12/2009
Russia's government will cut its quotas of migrant workers to 1.3 million in 2010 from some 2 million this year, the head of Russia's association of trade unions said on Thursday.
Medvedev predicts 'own way' to Russian modernization
17:09 24/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev assured the heads of three state TV channels on Thursday that no force would be used to carry out modernization in Russia.
Medvedev vows good ties with Putin
17:03 24/12/2009
President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday he and his predecessor and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin have retained friendship.
Russia needs 'lean and mean' army
17:02 24/12/2009
Russia needs a modern, efficient and well organized military, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.
Medvedev urges 'particular control' of situation in North Caucasus
16:16 24/12/2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday a special official should be appointed to coordinate efforts aimed at improving the standards of living in Russia's North Caucasus and assuring security in the region.
2009 Review: May
16:00 24/12/2009
RIAN News Service looks back at the main events of the outgoing year; below the month-by-month review of 2009 continues, with May.
Russian, Japanese foreign ministers to hold talks in Moscow
15:55 24/12/2009
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet with his Japanese counterpart Katsuya Okada during his Moscow visit on December 27-28, Russian Foreign Ministry's representative Andrei Nesterenko said.
Russia's international reserves down $3.3 bln in week to $440 bln
15:20 24/12/2009
Russia's gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased $3.3 billion to $440 billion in week to December 18, the Central Bank of Russia said on Thursday.
Obama strong politician, nice to deal with - Medvedev
14:50 24/12/2009
President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday U.S. President Barack Obama is a strong politician, and they have developed genuine relations
Russia to retain nuclear deterrence, build new missiles - Medvedev
14:47 24/12/2009
Russia's nuclear deterrence will always be strong enough to defend its interests, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

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