RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Nov 12, 2008
Source: http://www.robertamsterdam.com/2008/11/ras_daily_russia_news_blast_no_27.htmPosted on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 | In Russia
Contributed by: Robert Amsterdam (http://www.robertamsterdam.com/) -
TODAY: Medvedev legislation to extend presidential term paves way for Putin’s return; Rogozin outlines new EU security plans; more speculation over Georgia in light of renewed EU-Russia relations; G20, Cuba, WW1.
As expected, and as outlined in his first state-of-the-nation address, Dmitry Medvedev has submitted legislation to the Duma to extend the presidential term from four years to six. It is expected to ‘sail through’ the Duma, possibly even being fast-tracked, and many anticipate that the measure will pave the way for the return of Vladimir Putin as president. Other measures proposed by Medvedev to perfect the political system are nothing more than ‘cosmetic veneer on a political corpse’, says the Moscow Times.
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