Putsch and shove in Russia

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Boris Yeltsin's dismissal of Russian security chief Alexander Korzhakov, along with two other high-ranking officials, may have adverse effects on Yeltsin's reelection bid. Korzhakov's has many supporters throughout the army, police and security services who support his anti-democracy beliefs.

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Russia's run-off ructions

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There will be a runoff election in Russia between Pres Boris Yeltsin and Gennady Zyuganov, with Yeltsin favored to win. Yeltsin has helped his chances by appointing Alexander Lebed, a candidate who received 15% of the vote, as his security adviser.

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Left behind: Russia

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Boris Yeltsin has made a strong comeback in public opinion polls and now seems likely to win reelection in Russia's Jun 16, 1996, presidential election. Communist candidate Gennady Zyuganov has been an ineffectual campaigner and has lost support.

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