The Riot Party members go free under new amnesty law . A former oil minister and political opponent gets pardoned . Putin promises to improve Russia 's economy and promote democracy . , Dougherty noted . The Russian President believes he has defeated the opposition .
The Riot Party members go free under new amnesty law . A former oil minister and political opponent gets pardoned . Putin promises to improve Russia 's economy and promote democracy . The Russian President believes he has defeated the opposition .