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Gorbachev says former Soviet republics could unite to form new union state
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has told reporters that he thought it was possible that a new union state could be formed from former Soviet republics, but only if the countries voluntarily agreed to join.
Russians approve of their nation’s political course, but upset over economic situation, poll shows
Russia citizens’ opinion of the political situation in their country has slightly improved, on average, since September’s parliamentary elections, but their view the economic situation is still negative, claims state-run VTsIOM research center.
Most Russians want Ukraine be independent but friendly, poll shows
Over half of Russians have told researchers they would prefer Ukraine as an independent nation maintaining good neighborly relations with the Russian Federation. An almost equal share of respondents say they expect no change to the current situation.
Russians warm towards West & favor rapprochement, poll shows
The latest poll has shown that the proportion of Russians who favor warmer and closer relations with Western nations is growing fast and has almost reached the historical maximum registered in 2000.
Russia deploys newest anti-ship missiles to Kuril Islands
The Russian Pacific Fleet has installed batteries of anti-ship missiles at its bases on the Kuril Islands, ensuring effective protection from landing operations and carrier-based aircraft strikes.
Foreign agent: Leading Russian independent pollster Levada Center loses court bid
A district court in Moscow has rejected a lawsuit by NGO the Levada Center, which had sought to cancel its inclusion in the register of ‘foreign agents’ – groups engaged in politics that receive sponsorship from foreign organizations and individuals.
Russian anxiety over international tensions on the increase – poll
The anxiety index in Russia has risen over the past month, and worries over the international situation have increased to an 8-month high, according to recent research into public opinion.
United Russia plans to help opposition parties by boosting state sponsorship
A senior official in Russia’s parliamentary majority party has told reporters that lawmakers want to increase state sponsorship to political parties in order to support opposition groups, which won very few parliamentary seats in the latest elections.
Duma obliges Russian MPs to reply personally to citizens’ addresses
The State Duma has passed the bill that obliges all of its members to personally sign replies to citizens’ addresses, but also agreed to discuss the issue of bulk emails sent to the parliament separately.
Most Russians oppose compulsory voting, poll shows
Well over a half of all Russians said they did not back an initiative to make voting in elections compulsory, saying that decisions on political matters were private and that sometimes people cannot vote for good reasons.
