Topic: Dmitry Medvedev

The Monitor's View: Gremlins in Kremlin's arms surge

A conventional and nuclear buildup will end up hurting Russia's economy.

World

Russia plans massive military investment

President Medvedev wants more planes, tanks, missiles, and warships. His defense minister argues that Washington wants to drive Russia into a strategic corner.

A new Cuban missile crisis? Russia eyes bomber bases in Latin America

It could be bluffing or it might be payback – Russia says it's 'ready to fly' bombers to Venezuela and Cuba.

Opinion: The right way to talk to Iran

The first step is for Obama to reach out to Iranian Americans.

Clinton looks to 'reset' US-Russia relations

Clinton met with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and stressed improving ties between the two countries.

Russia and US poised to relaunch nuclear reduction treaty

Hillary Clinton on Russia: 'It's time to explore a fresh start.' The overtures are being greeted warmly in Russia. Is a massive arsenal cut on the horizon?

With attacks on Afghan supply lines in Pakistan, US turns to Uzbekistan

US rebuilds ties with Central Asian nation to secure new military supply routes.

Russian gas post-mortem: Was it Princess Leia vs. Darth Vader?

In Russia-Ukraine gas dispute, three issues lacking transparency

World

Azerbaijan threatens to muzzle independent radio

Foreign licenses, such as the BBC's, could be yanked as Baku tilts away from the West.

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Collecting antiques can equal cultural survival

Wealthy Russians and Chinese buy antiques to recover pieces of their heritage.

Raúl Castro's visit with Chávez shows Cuba's need for oil

Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and Cuba's Raúl Castro signed a series of bilateral accords in Caracas on Saturday in Mr. Castro's first foreign trip since he succeeded his ailing brother Fidel.

Raul Castro makes historic first visit to Venezuela

Cuba's new president is not as close to Venezuela's Hugo Chávez as Fidel Castro. But Raul and Chávez need each other, now more than ever, say analysts.

Nicaragua's Ortega defiant after US, Europe yank aid

President Daniel Ortega is turning to Russia and Venezuela for replacement cash – with fewer strings attached.

Vlad TV: Putin hits airwaves to reassure Russians

No longer president, he still commands center stage and a high level of trust

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Russia's new presence in Latin America

President Medvedev visits Venezuela this week as a Russian nuclear warship leads joint maneuvers.

World

Bill could hasten Putin's return as president

An amendment extending the president's term is set to pass in the Duma this week.

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Opinion: Europe, not the US, can get Russia to behave

Europe must take advantage of its special pull on Russians.

Russia warns US of potential new arms race

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he might deploy missiles to 'neutralize' a planned US-backed missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.