TODAY: Vladimir Putin’s last day as President; Other Russia dissent march cancelled; millions budgeted for road repairs following Medvedev’s inauguration parade; Gorbachev accuses US of pushing for new Cold War; Rogozin threatens bloodshed over Abkhazia. Dmitry Rogozin, Russia’s NATO envoy, has contributed to mounting tensions over Georgia, warning that interference in Abkhazia could result in ““serious bloodshed”, and saying that Georgia is “really extremely close to a war.” Mikhail Gorbachev has accused the United States of mounting an imperialist conspiracy against Russia that could push the world into a new Cold War. Putin “is said to consult Mr Gorbachev on foreign policy matters.” Viktor Zubkov has stepped down as “placeholder” Prime Minister. One Russian newspaper reviews his 237-day appointment.