The Associated Press is running a story on some comments made by President Medvedev during a television address following meetings with Yabloko party representatives.  Considering the elements that Medvedev and other liberal reformers are up against in the Kremlin, he is telling the truth here - these are significant steps toward democracy, even if democracy is still a long, long ways away.  Also, this news makes zero sense next to that other report from United Russia...  This government appears to be split on message - either you are working toward democracy, or you are arguing that you don't need it.  Despite shortcomings and the whole words-vs.-actions thing, it is positive to hear the Russian president make these comments.President Medvedev, as quoted by AP:...