Russian economist flees in new sign of pressure on Putin critics
 

29-05-13 06:57 PM

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A prominent economist and government adviser has fled Russia after being questioned by state investigators, amid a growing clamp-down on groups and individuals critical or independent of President Vladimir Putin. Related Stories Bomb injures seven policemen in Bahrain - source Foes of Newmont's $5 billion Peru mine in standoff with police Iran set up terrorist networks in ...

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