Medvedev denies Russia vote 'predetermined'

President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday denied that the fate of Russia's elections was predetermined by his decision to step down in favour of his political mentor Vladimir Putin.

 "How can they be predetermined," news agencies quoted Medvedev as saying in a Russian television interview to be aired on the country's main channels on Friday evening. "Let the people decide who they vote for. Let them decide whether they support a particular political force or not." (AFP)