| The conflict between the Kremlin and a section of the oligarchs is about who will exercise control over this sector. |
| The Kremlin, which local people accuse of tragically mishandling the siege and its aftermath, was also targeted. |
| The Kremlin apologists are trying, for their part, to present this conflict as a fight against the oligarchs and corruption. |
| On the one hand, Putin sought to re-evaluate the international status of the Kremlin through a strengthening of the Berlin-Moscow axis. |
| A snap election right now, when no one but the Kremlin is ready, may be seen as the best way to avoid the dreaded revolution scenario. |
| Were the kipper ties and stacked heels out in force at the Kremlin for New Year's Eve? |
