Tensions between Washington and Moscow are skyrocketing. At the center of the dispute, the controversies following the election last Sunday in Russia, stained by grave suspicions of fraud. A few days ago the US secretary of state, Hilary Clinton, had said she was "concerned" about the situation and had called for an investigation to clarify.
Prime Minister today Vladimir Putin (whose party prevailed in the consultations with 48% of the votes) responded in kind, accusing her of stir up protests that have been rampant for days in the major cities of the Confederation. "We hope for a credible vote," Clinton replied again.
