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Russia president criticizes ruling party over vote
Quick ReadRussian president scolds ruling party over regional elections, urges it to reform
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ST.PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia chided officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party with unprecedented bluntness on Saturday, saying they should stop trying to manipulate elections and learn to win fairly.
The statement was Medvedev's strongest criticism yet of the United Russia party led by his predecessor and mentor, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. United...
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