Cheney accuses Putin of restricting rights

Speaking in Vilnius, Lithuania, US Vice President Dick Cheney today caused a stir in neighbouring Russia.

Thu, 04 May, 2006 - 16:16

Speaking in Vilnius, Lithuania, US Vice President Dick Cheney today caused a stir in neighbouring Russia.

He accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of restricting the rights of citizens and said that “no legitimate interest is served” by turning energy resources into implements of blackmail.

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