The results of implementation of the Putin-Medvedev projects require no comments. Russia is ahead of the entire planet in the decrease of the population, and 134th in the population’s life expectancy.

Former deputy chief of presidential administration, now vice premier Igor Sechin was the initiator of both trials of the YUKOS board. This is the statement made to The Times by ex-CEO of that Russian oil company, Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

The war between Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin has actually already begun. Supporters and associates of the Kremlin’s former ringleader are now holding leading posts in the new government of Russia.