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Russian President Vladimir Putin names new cabinetBy Alexei Druzhinin, AP Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on May 21. By Alexei Druzhinin, AP Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on May 21. |
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Putin's economic plan: 'great leap' into the unknownMOSCOW (May 20, 2012): Newly-inaugurated President Vladimir Putin has set hugely ambitious targets to catapult the Russian economy into the modern era but their realism remains in doubt despite a benign short-term outlook. |
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Putin Orders Cut in Number of Blue Car Lights, Kommersant SaysRussia's President Vladimir Putin ordered a cut of almost half in the number of blue lights carried on official vehicles to 569 from 969, starting in July, Kommersant said, citing the order. Heads of regions are may only use the hood-mounted blue ... |
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Putin signs decree creating new Russian government - Ifax| MOSCOW May 21 (Reuters) - Russia President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree creating a new government, Interfax and other Russian news agencies reported on Monday, but the appointent were not immediately anounced. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev ... |
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Russia's Shuvalov survives despite whiff of scandalShuvalov, 45, kept his job as first deputy prime minister in the cabinet unveiled by President Vladimir Putin, with a broad economic remit ranging from privatization to trade talks. Colleagues describe Shuvalov as a natural mediator in the machinations ... |
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Get tougher with Vladimir PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin's decision to forego the G8 summit this weekend at Camp David is a noteworthy snub that merits a stiff response. Putin's absence has engendered a lot of heated speculation. Is Putin honestly, as he alleges, too busy? |
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Putin foes hold mass walk in his native townMOSCOW — The peculiar silent strolls used by Moscow protesters against Vladimir Putin spread Sunday to his native Saint Petersburg and at least two other cities in a test of the movement's national strength. Moscow Echo radio estimated that 2000 ... |
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Vladimir Putin, Russia President, Has Troubled First Week In OfficeBy JIM HEINTZ 05/12/12 05:15 AM ET MOSCOW -- Vladimir Putin appeared to shed tears of joy the night he won back the presidency in March. After less than a week in office, he may be tempted to shed some in frustration. Since his inauguration on Monday, ... |
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