Human rights and democracy abuses have worsened in Russia. Despite a smoother relationship from the diplomatic 'reset' between Washington and Moscow, the US should more forcefully pressure Russia for progress on rights, especially as elections loom.
Western leaders may have hoped for a gradual restoration of democracy with the election of Putin protégé Dmitry Medvedev as president in 2008. But while Mr. Medvedev can at times distance himself rhetorically from his autocratic mentor, who is now prime minister, that has not translated into improvements on the ground.
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