EU, Cyprus act 'like bull in China shop': Medvedev

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10:00

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev Wednesday slammed the European Union and Cyprus for what he described as their dismal management of the island nation's debt woes.

Need to resolve US missile defence dispute: Medvedev

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 11:03

Despite progress in Russia-US relations, Moscow and the West could face a serious crisis if the sides fail to resolve the standoff over the deployment of a US missile shield in Europe, Russian Prime Minister Medvedev has said.

Cuba`s Raul Castro hints at possible retirement

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 00:35

Cuban President Raul Castro on Friday unexpectedly raised the possibility of leaving his post, saying he is old and has a right to retire.

Medvedev seeks commission to help Russians adopt orphans

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 22:27

As Russia tries to boost the number of domestic adoptions, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev suggested creating a special commission, headed by a deputy prime minister.

Russia to prioritise military industry: Medvedev

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 22:51

Russia will pay special attention to the development of aircraft construction and shipbuilding in the next few years, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

Assad`s chance to keep power getting smaller: Medvedev

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 18:24

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a "grave, possibly fatal mistake" and his chances of retaining power are getting "smaller and smaller".

Assad’s grip on Syria loosening, says Russia’s Medvedev

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 11:35

Medvedev maintained that outside forces must not have a say in deciding whether President Assad must go.

50,000 corruption cases probed in Russia: Medvedev

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 16:17

Some 50,000 corruption cases are being currently investigated in Russia, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview with the Swiss newspaper Neue Zurcher Zeitung.

Kazakh man jailed for showing ‘middle finger’ to lawmaker

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 21:22

A court in Kazakhstan has jailed a 22-year-old man for giving the finger to a lawmaker`s motorcade, in a ruling that put rude gestures outside the scope of freedom of expression.

Medvedev praises journalists` contribution to society

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 20:38

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev Sunday congratulated journalists on their professional day, praising their contribution to the exercise of citizens` fundamental democratic rights and freedoms.