Medvedev inaugurated as Russian president With the swearing in of Dmitry Medvedev as Russia's president, the Kremlin leadership now mirrors one of its most potent symbols: The double-headed eagle. 07 May 2008
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Rigging charges mar Medvedev's ascent; Putin's power bolstered A study carried out by a Russian physicist and computer programmer suggests that president-elect Dmitri Medvedev has won the polls by rigging the votes even as Russia's President Vladimir Putin's powers have been boosted by his decision to lead Russia's biggest political party, United Russia after stepping down as Kremlin leader next month. 24 Apr 2008
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Russia's Medvedev vows to uphold Putin legacy Russia's next president Dmitry Medvedev pledged to uphold Vladimir Putin's policies on Monday after a big election win that critics said was stage-managed to let the outgoing Kremlin leader keep his grip on power. 03 Mar 2008
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Russians vote for new president Russians voted for a new president on Sunday in an election likely to hand victory to President Vladimir Putin's chosen successor but criticised by the opposition for a lack of real competition. 02 Mar 2008
Russia's Putin launches tirade against West's "arms race" President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of unleashing a new arms race on Russia's borders on Friday in a speech that is likely to provide a blueprint for his successor's policies. 09 Feb 2008
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Council of Europe fears Russia election won't be fair The only Western observers planning to monitor Russia's presidential vote said on Friday the campaign was unfair and slanted in favor of Kremlin front-runner Dmitry Medvedev. 09 Feb 2008
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U.S. mars Russia's image, rejects friendship: Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to undermine Russia to further its global dominance and said Washington had ignored Moscow's attempts to build a friendship. 20 Dec 2007
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Putin's plan to keep power fraught with risks President Vladimir Putin's plan to hold on to power in Russia after his term ends has pleased investors and nations who want business as usual in the Kremlin, but the risks involved mean stability is not guaranteed. 18 Dec 2007
