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Tycoon argued that a successful appeal would encourage others to speak out against war in Ukraine
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Former finance minister Alexei Kudrin given little real power in overhaul
Aide Alexei Kudrin considered for lead role in easing tension and restoring growth
Warning comes as Trump administration criticised over list of oligarchs close to Putin
Remarks pit Alexei Kudrin against powerful state resource company heads
Kudrin does well to make the case for change in geopolitical terms
Kudrin report calls for administrative, judicial and technological overhaul
A wave of younger, loyal officials does not necessarily spell change
Russian observers ridicule the idea that return means Putin is preparing to bite reform bullet
President uses phone-in to predict full recovery in two years
With With an economy shrinking, should provide ideal conditions the for should provide the ideal conditons for an anthe opposition movement should be thriving, but As Russia’s opposition movement attempts to regain some momentum with an ‘anti-crisis’ march this weekend, it has been forced to rethink its strategy asthe truth is very different
Comments from Alexei Kudrin come as central bank props up midsized lender
Fears of fully fledged currency crisis go right to heart of government
The Ukraine crisis has boosted the president’s popularity but fears for the economy are growing
International pressure brings first sign of a fissure in Russia’s ruling elite
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