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Posted on 05.08.08 by R. Lee Wrights
“When Boris Yeltsin left the Kremlin eight years ago, he gave Vladimir Putin the pen he had used to sign important documents and decrees, a gesture symbolizing the transfer of power to Russia’s new president. When Putin left the Kremlin, he took the pen with him. Putin, who became prime minister Thursday, has signaled that he intends to remain Russia’s principal leader, at least in the short term — and possibly much longer. He is keeping the trappings of his presidency and many of its powers as well.” (05/08/08) Link: http://tinyurl.com/6ew64a Filed under: RRND News | Report Bad Link Bookmark this post in Furl or Del.icio.us | |
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