Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused foreign governments of attempting to undermine the country's fledgling democracy - je 21.11.2007 18

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused foreign governments of attempting to undermine the country's fledgling democracy. In a speech at a rally for his .. party - - he also accused some opposition forces of seeking support and funds from foreign governments. He said they were attempting to restore an "oligarchic regime based on corruption and lies." Putin was referring to the turbulent 1990s which brought fortunes to a handful of tycoons while impoverishing millions of ordinary Russians. Russia goes to the polls on December the Second.