A statue of a Soviet soldier vandalized in Estonia (ITAR-TASS) June 26, 2006 -- The Russian government has pledged to help "compatriots" living abroad return home. President Vladimir Putin has signed ...
Russian-speakers in Latvia demonstrate in 2005 for greater rights (ITAR-TASS) October 24, 2006 -- President Vladimir Putin says protecting the rights of what the Russian government calls "compatriots" ...