Critics have accused Putin of backsliding on democracy since coming to power in 2000 by restraining independent media, ending the direct election of governors, ensuring a compliant parliament and attacking politically ambitious tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Tue, Apr 26, 2005 - Page 6 News List
Democracy a priority, Putin says
STATE OF THE NATION Russia's president outlined the main policy trends in a speech, highlighting the protection of individual freedoms and calling for changes to tax laws
AP , MOSCOW
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