http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Yahoo! News Photos Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:35:47 GMT Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:35:47 GMT http://rss.news.yahoo.com/ 142 18 http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/nws/th/main_142b.gif http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/39d207c82dd644b9969b86fa2d6d7547 (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev lays flowers at Martyrs' Alley, national memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:35:47 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.39d207c82dd644b9969b86fa2d6d7547.azerbaijan_russia_mosb125.jpg?x=86&y=130&q=85&sig=Q.sxdQ5ICv4lnzpUc5zEQA-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev lays flowers at Martyrs' Alley, ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev lays flowers at Martyrs' Alley, national memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/9dd775738b094407a3518ce1d0b54594 (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, speaks to Sheikh Allahshukur Pasha-Zade, head of the Caucasian Moslem Community, as Alexander Ishein, center, Orthodox Bishop of Baku, looks on, during a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:40:53 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.9dd775738b094407a3518ce1d0b54594.azerbaijan_russia_mosb124.jpg?x=130&y=98&q=85&sig=waPVTnVFv9beEz32KNfeaQ-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, speaks to Sheikh Allahshukur ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, speaks to Sheikh Allahshukur Pasha-Zade, head of the Caucasian Moslem Community, as Alexander Ishein, center, Orthodox Bishop of Baku, looks on, during a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/87e5930fb2564013a289af6291e307ea (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with the Japanese media in the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Dmitry Medvedev is set to attend a summit of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations in Hokkaido, Japan. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:13:31 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.87e5930fb2564013a289af6291e307ea.russia_medvedev_japan_mosb121.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=9U.G4nBRAXLOlqoNDcvotg-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with the Japanese media in the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Dmitry Medvedev is set to attend a summit of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations in Hokkaido, Japan. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/fc46c78b37c4447eb49dd797da0c61bd (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks at his meeting with the Japanese media in the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Dmitry Medvedev is set to attend a summit of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations in Hokkaido, Japan. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:12:08 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.fc46c78b37c4447eb49dd797da0c61bd.russia_medvedev_japan_mosb123.jpg?x=90&y=130&q=85&sig=PRBIKXyZYaMOJKzsQteV3g-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks at his meeting with ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev speaks at his meeting with the Japanese media in the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Dmitry Medvedev is set to attend a summit of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations in Hokkaido, Japan. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r1421857033.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev exchange documents after signing in Baku July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:03:51 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r1421857033.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=h4TgLA7.T9bKuky2.aKoWA-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Azerbaijan's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev exchange documents after signing in Baku July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/photos_wl_afp/a0c91acb48e10bd01f7cc09cc69dca26 (AFP) - The White House has confirmed that President George W. Bush, seen here on July 2, will have his first meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on July 7.(AFP/Saul Loeb)

]]> (AFP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:33:13 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080703/capt.cps.mwx40.030708163110.photo00.photo.default-512x351.jpg?x=130&y=89&q=85&sig=OJDXDAg9C0ST0D0Jc_tNxw-- The White House has confirmed that President George W. Bush, ... (AFP) - The White House has confirmed that President George W. Bush, seen here on July 2, will have his first meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on July 7.(AFP/Saul Loeb)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/09a0ba30080243b7b6cc982bde3a81a4 (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev exchange documents during a signing ceremony at Zagulba residence outside the capital of Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:28:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.09a0ba30080243b7b6cc982bde3a81a4.azerbaijan_russia_mosb113.jpg?x=130&y=88&q=85&sig=orlomkuw852tkl09GpdMLg-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Azerbaijani President ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev exchange documents during a signing ceremony at Zagulba residence outside the capital of Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/e65afc34cf734f36909d8c27ae20b7bd (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev, seen during a signing ceremony at Zagulba residence outside the capital of Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:27:44 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.e65afc34cf734f36909d8c27ae20b7bd.azerbaijan_russia_mosb112.jpg?x=130&y=96&q=85&sig=88EUOsVHk._ag7yVbU4fCw-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Azerbaijani President ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, left, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev, seen during a signing ceremony at Zagulba residence outside the capital of Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, July 3, 2008. Medvedev visited Azerbaijan on his way to Japan for the meeting of the Group of Eight. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Vladimir Rovionov, Presidential Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/ca1fd5b9e6e246df8e7070ec798b9ede (AP) - Clockwise from left: Fabrice Node-Langlois, Moscow correspondent of Le Figaro, Jane Armstrong, Moscow correspondent of The Globe and Mail, Jonathan Steele, columnist of The Guardian, Presidential spokeswoman Natalia Timakova, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Clifford Levy, head of the Moscow bureau of The New York Times, Michael Ludwig, Moscow correspondent of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Leonardo Maisano, head of the Moscow bureau of Il Sole 24 Ore, Hayami Ichikawa, foreign news editor of The Asahi Shimbun, and Vremya Novostei editor-in-chief Vladimir Gurevich during a meeting with media of the Group of Eight countries in Moscow on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says suggestions that the country be thrown out of the Group of Eight can't be taken seriously. (AP Photo/ RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, President Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:55:12 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.ca1fd5b9e6e246df8e7070ec798b9ede.russia_medvedev_mosb105.jpg?x=130&y=81&q=85&sig=x4RyxL8vhSlwDheoC3zD4w-- Clockwise from left: Fabrice Node-Langlois, Moscow correspondent ... (AP) - Clockwise from left: Fabrice Node-Langlois, Moscow correspondent of Le Figaro, Jane Armstrong, Moscow correspondent of The Globe and Mail, Jonathan Steele, columnist of The Guardian, Presidential spokeswoman Natalia Timakova, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Clifford Levy, head of the Moscow bureau of The New York Times, Michael Ludwig, Moscow correspondent of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Leonardo Maisano, head of the Moscow bureau of Il Sole 24 Ore, Hayami Ichikawa, foreign news editor of The Asahi Shimbun, and Vremya Novostei editor-in-chief Vladimir Gurevich during a meeting with media of the Group of Eight countries in Moscow on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says suggestions that the country be thrown out of the Group of Eight can't be taken seriously. (AP Photo/ RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, President Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/photos_wl_afp/6f234e83a7ecb196da179ae2eaac2460 (AFP/File) - The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev removed billionaire Roman Abramovich, seen here in 2005, from his post as governor of the remote Chukotka region.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)

]]> (AFP/File) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:25:48 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080703/capt.cps.mww52.030708142355.photo00.photo.default-406x512.jpg?x=103&y=130&q=85&sig=1u1r8Gg1yZqQKCSM8e0ZOA-- The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ... (AFP/File) - The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev removed billionaire Roman Abramovich, seen here in 2005, from his post as governor of the remote Chukotka region.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/e8f5d84cb384457bb0984bef8dffc609 (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures, to the media of the Group of Eight countries, in Moscow on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says suggestions that the country be thrown out of the Group of Eight can't be taken seriously. (AP Photo/ RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, President Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:28 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.e8f5d84cb384457bb0984bef8dffc609.russia_medvedev_mosb106.jpg?x=93&y=130&q=85&sig=Po7kxyHxlzPxJgPoPdehgA-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures, to the media of ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures, to the media of the Group of Eight countries, in Moscow on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says suggestions that the country be thrown out of the Group of Eight can't be taken seriously. (AP Photo/ RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, President Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/photos_bs/2008_07_03t043443_338x450_us_usa_economy_paulson (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (not pictured) in the Kremlin in Moscow June 30, 2008. (Denis Sinyakov/Reuters)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:36:23 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080703/2008_07_03t043443_338x450_us_usa_economy_paulson.jpg?x=97&y=130&q=85&sig=J3ymUcwACIrmUxK_OBQrCw-- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks to Russian President ... (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (not pictured) in the Kremlin in Moscow June 30, 2008. (Denis Sinyakov/Reuters)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/481/c9ac05444c954f199b3845363478fea1 (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with the media of the Group of Eight countries, in Moscow on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says suggestions that the country be thrown out of the Group of Eight can't be taken seriously. (AP Photo/ RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, President Press Service)

]]> (AP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:27:27 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/capt.c9ac05444c954f199b3845363478fea1.russia_medvedev_mosb104.jpg?x=130&y=90&q=85&sig=SRiy4j.35bxPNIAOuw0nmg-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with the media of the ... (AP) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets with the media of the Group of Eight countries, in Moscow on Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says suggestions that the country be thrown out of the Group of Eight can't be taken seriously. (AP Photo/ RIA Novosti, Dmitry Astakhov, President Press Service)

]]> (AP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r632158481.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev talk during a meeting in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:17:34 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r632158481.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=7Y1FnqXrMa7jshfYgc5jBw-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Azerbaijan's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev talk during a meeting in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r3166447709.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev (R) take part in an official welcoming ceremony in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:16:12 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r3166447709.jpg?x=130&y=89&q=85&sig=.ogG1fvqzc5dmQFtxqysRg-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and Azerbaijan's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev (R) take part in an official welcoming ceremony in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r3792491843.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev take part in an official welcoming ceremony in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:14:55 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r3792491843.jpg?x=130&y=92&q=85&sig=tq4tRLJZc63O1pKpyATV1Q-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Azerbaijan's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev take part in an official welcoming ceremony in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r941228929.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev stand during an official welcoming ceremony in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:13:44 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r941228929.jpg?x=92&y=130&q=85&sig=_EvV2X3Ij74DCqpdG3rywA-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Azerbaijan's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliev stand during an official welcoming ceremony in Baku, July 3, 2008. Medvedev is to discuss new oil transit pipelines in Azerbaijan on Thursday during an official visit, Russian news agencies quoted a Kremlin spokesman as saying. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Vladimir Rodionov (AZERBAIJAN)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/photos_wl_afp/6e6065444535f10da51c26835ab267ca (AFP/File) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has removed billionaire Roman Abramovich, seen here in 2005, from his post as governor of the remote Chukotka region.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)

]]> (AFP/File) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:25:41 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080703/capt.cps.mwv79.030708122409.photo00.photo.default-406x512.jpg?x=103&y=130&q=85&sig=xNcL2VhPgnzbXHP7ZFRsTg-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has removed billionaire Roman ... (AFP/File) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has removed billionaire Roman Abramovich, seen here in 2005, from his post as governor of the remote Chukotka region.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)

]]> (AFP/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r3517404808.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with journalists from the G8 countries at Moscow's Kremlin, July 2, 2008. Investors in Russia's booming economy are watching for clues as to how Medvedev will mould his presidency and how he will work with Putin, 55, who has retained significant influence as prime minister. Picture taken July 2, 2008. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Dmitry Astakhov (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:14 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r3517404808.jpg?x=87&y=130&q=85&sig=_ogr0aagvp3jTKLV6xusXQ-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with journalists from the G8 countries at Moscow's Kremlin, July 2, 2008. Investors in Russia's booming economy are watching for clues as to how Medvedev will mould his presidency and how he will work with Putin, 55, who has retained significant influence as prime minister. Picture taken July 2, 2008. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Dmitry Astakhov (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/ids_photos_wl/r1878913893.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with journalists from the G8 countries at Moscow's Kremlin, July 2, 2008. Investors in Russia's booming economy are watching for clues as to how Medvedev will mould his presidency and how he will work with Putin, 55, who has retained significant influence as prime minister. Picture taken July 2, 2008. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Dmitry Astakhov (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:37:51 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080703/i/r1878913893.jpg?x=89&y=130&q=85&sig=_3Bq6FkQTYv2nSmv1iYWRQ-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with journalists from the G8 countries at Moscow's Kremlin, July 2, 2008. Investors in Russia's booming economy are watching for clues as to how Medvedev will mould his presidency and how he will work with Putin, 55, who has retained significant influence as prime minister. Picture taken July 2, 2008. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Dmitry Astakhov (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/photos_wl_afp/952d91c8af2280e6c9b5a7ff692c9a5d (AFP) - Supporters of the National Bolshevik Party light flares and shout anti-government slogans inside the foreign ministry offices in central Moscow July 2. President Dmitry Medvedev acknowledged Thursday that domestic political competition was critical for Russia's development but said it must be "rational" and overseen by a strong executive leader.(AFP/Natalia Kolesnikova)

]]> (AFP) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:14:03 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080703/capt.cps.mwu11.030708061153.photo02.photo.default-512x432.jpg?x=130&y=109&q=85&sig=Rcph1tbS0tfTMHyuFWeaNQ-- Supporters of the National Bolshevik Party light flares and ... (AFP) - Supporters of the National Bolshevik Party light flares and shout anti-government slogans inside the foreign ministry offices in central Moscow July 2. President Dmitry Medvedev acknowledged Thursday that domestic political competition was critical for Russia's development but said it must be "rational" and overseen by a strong executive leader.(AFP/Natalia Kolesnikova)

]]> (AFP) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080703/photos_wl_afp/de490bd2fc1ba5823eedf2bd75e8f0b2 (AFP/Pool/File) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 1. Medvedev acknowledged Thursday that domestic political competition was critical for Russia's development but said it must be "rational" and overseen by a strong executive leader.(AFP/Pool/File/Alexander Natruskin)

]]> (AFP/Pool/File) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:14:03 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20080703/capt.cps.mwu11.030708061153.photo00.photo.default-414x512.jpg?x=105&y=130&q=85&sig=73Ua_LUHLithdgTGJqJoPQ-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin in Moscow on ... (AFP/Pool/File) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 1. Medvedev acknowledged Thursday that domestic political competition was critical for Russia's development but said it must be "rational" and overseen by a strong executive leader.(AFP/Pool/File/Alexander Natruskin)

]]> (AFP/Pool/File) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/photos_wl/2008_07_02t172833_370x450_us_russia_medvedev_policy (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures during a meeting with Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis (not pictured) in the Kremlin in Moscow July 1, 2008. (Alexander Natruskin/Reuters)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:29:19 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20080703/2008_07_02t172833_370x450_us_russia_medvedev_policy.jpg?x=106&y=130&q=85&sig=NCVGeCYTNDLjQFbdvhgDwA-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures during a meeting ... (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev gestures during a meeting with Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis (not pictured) in the Kremlin in Moscow July 1, 2008. (Alexander Natruskin/Reuters)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_india_wl/ra3714561348.jpg (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in the Kremlin in Moscow in this June 30, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:51:56 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/ra3714561348.jpg?x=130&y=95&q=85&sig=DML5t0JZB9NrfvAWSECRSg-- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in the Kremlin in Moscow in ... (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in the Kremlin in Moscow in this June 30, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_sp/r3257724058.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) toasts with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink as he meets the national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow, July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Mikhail Klimentyev (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:03:25 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r3257724058.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=VX04ia7j9oirghavD47qog-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) toasts with Russia's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) toasts with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink as he meets the national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow, July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Mikhail Klimentyev (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r3511898017.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) speaks as he meets lawmakers in the Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, in Moscow July 2, 2008. Medvedev said on Wednesday he wanted a package of anti-corruption legislation in place by next year, stepping up his campaign against a problem he says threatens national security. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Mikhail Klimentyev (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:19:50 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r3511898017.jpg?x=98&y=130&q=85&sig=DTnuT2C38azNUNdupgBIfA-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) speaks as he meets ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) speaks as he meets lawmakers in the Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, in Moscow July 2, 2008. Medvedev said on Wednesday he wanted a package of anti-corruption legislation in place by next year, stepping up his campaign against a problem he says threatens national security. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Kremlin/Mikhail Klimentyev (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r3176798925.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and the Russian national soccer team pose for a picture at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:41:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r3176798925.jpg?x=84&y=130&q=85&sig=g3qEd.73RAOaXIwEfL9G7w-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and the Russian national ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (C) and the Russian national soccer team pose for a picture at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r3133906707.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) receives a jersey and a soccer ball from Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (C) and national soccer team captain Sergei Semak at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:19:22 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r3133906707.jpg?x=130&y=92&q=85&sig=O0osp3.urtGAkDrWaekeQQ-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) receives a jersey ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) receives a jersey and a soccer ball from Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (C) and national soccer team captain Sergei Semak at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r1230584106.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (L) as he meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:18:05 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r1230584106.jpg?x=103&y=130&q=85&sig=_qNe1Q9gqg3gYNM.83v_YQ-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (L) as he meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r799036720.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:57 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r799036720.jpg?x=95&y=130&q=85&sig=bdX4oVWtjBj00Yt.viiC6g-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev speaks during a meeting with the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r162315129.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:15:30 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r162315129.jpg?x=130&y=93&q=85&sig=dqbe4.3ZUwLC9QhcsyBYFw-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) meets the Russian ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r147379285.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (L) as he meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:15:24 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r147379285.jpg?x=130&y=89&q=85&sig=jR9bF9xVswtXqXmNBCp22Q-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (L) as he meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r2770016556.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:11:37 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r2770016556.jpg?x=130&y=92&q=85&sig=cXt9HO_Kvanm6n08j_GA9A-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) meets the Russian ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r1242954627.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (L) as he meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:11:18 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r1242954627.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=HRQ3DspK4lkUV9f2UgeY.g-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's ... (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev talks with Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (L) as he meets the Russian national soccer team at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/photos/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/index/*http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Russian-President-Dmitry-Medvedev/ss/events/wl/050708dmitrymedvedev/im:/080702/ids_photos_wl/r801742023.jpg (Reuters) - Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) receives a jersey and a soccer ball from Russia's soccer coach Guus Hiddink (C) and national soccer team captain Sergei Semak at Meindorf residence outside Moscow July 2, 2008. Russia was defeated by Spain in their Euro 2008 semi-final soccer match. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA)

]]> (Reuters) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:52 GMT http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080702/i/r801742023.jpg?x=130&y=91&q=85&sig=o5EuVHWS.zs4WxY5vn2wrg-- Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) receives a jersey ...