Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1565
Hard-line general side-lined by Medvedev;
Moscow horse-trading in Thailand, seeks jailed tycoon's freedom
Hard-line general side-lined by Medvedev;
Moscow horse-trading in Thailand, seeks jailed tycoon's freedom
China closes a door to Taipei at the WHO...;
... but leaves one open on earthquake aid
In France Putin prodded on Iran, Khodorkovsky;
Medvedev uneasy with media restrictions
McCain proposes new nuclear accord;
The Russian Academy of Sciences takes a stand
China naval base gives India jitters;
Tightening the noose for the Olympics