Saturday, April 24, 2010

My Way News - Russia's Medvedev says he may seek second term
My Way News reports: "Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview published Saturday that he may run for a second term in the 2012 presidential election [...] Putin is still widely seen as the nation's most powerful politician despite moving into the prime minister's seat. Most observers expect him to elbow Medvedev out and easily regain the presidency in 2012."

My Way News - Thousands protest in Ukraine over deal with Russia
My Way News reports: "Several thousand Ukrainians rallied in front of parliament Saturday to protest a deal allowing Russia to keep its navy in Ukraine for another 25 years [...] The pact allows Russia to extend its lease of the Black Sea Port of Sevastopol for another 25 years after the current lease agreement expires in 2017."

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