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Putin sacks Russia’s defence minister
Reforming figure who made powerful enemies falls victim to high-level power struggle over corruption allegations following sex scandal
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Putin fires Russian defence minister
The president replaces Anatoly Serdyukov with loyal ally Sergei Shoigu, a former emergencies minister.
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Strain shows for muscle man Putin
Cancelled TV show sparks speculation about the Russian president’s health after Vladimir Putin pulls a muscle during Judo training
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Putin seeks distance from TNK-BP deal
The Russian president says he backed the deal with Rosneft to end the ‘perpetual conflict’ between oligarchs and the British group
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Hand-wringing at dinner with Putin
This year’s annual Valdai Discussion Club has sidestepped politics by taking Russia’s economic development as its theme
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Putin supports TNK-BP sale plan
Rosneft chief executive says Russian president backs plan for state oil group to buy 50% stake, with BP using some of proceeds to buy Rosneft shares
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Thousands rally against Putin in Moscow
Opposition supporters call for greater freedom and equality in demonstration against Russian president’s rule.
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Russian clerics forgive Pussy Riot for Putin rant
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top Orthodox clerics on Saturday asked for mercy for the punk band Pussy Riot for its anti-government protest in a Moscow cathedral, but the church’s forgiveness is unlikely to change the band’s punishment in a case…
Pussy Riot found guilty for stunt against Putin
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian judge found three members of the provocative punk band Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism on Friday, in one of the most closely watched cases in recent Russian history.
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Putin weighs in on Pussy Riot case
Court should decide on fate of punk band but they should not be judged too harshly, Russian president says.
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Putin critic Navalny charged with theft
Investigative body says it suspects Alexei Navalny of organising scheme to steal assets from a state timber company.
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Putin signs law regulating Russian NGOs
Law requires NGOs engaging in “political activity” to register as “foreign agents”, but critics say it could be misused.
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Putin denounces Muslim murders in Tatarstan
Russian president says no “pre-emptive” steps had been taken to avert attack that killed top clerics in Muslim region.
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Annan and Putin show no progress on Syria
Russia continues to stand its ground on supporting the Assad government while battles rage for a third day in Damascus.
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Putin orders flood inquiry
Russian president orders investigators to probe whether enough was done to protect residents ahead of storms that killed more than 150
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Russia’s Putin orders probe of deadly floods
President calls for investigation of flood-prevention methods in Krasnodar region where at least 150 people have died.
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Putin orders flood deaths inquiry
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders an inquiry into whether enough was done to prevent mass deaths in the southern flood-hit Krasnodar region.
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Putin seeks to renew Israeli relations
Iran’s nuclear programme is likely to be the hot topic during the Russian president’s short visit.
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Obama and Putin urge end to Syria violence
US and Russian leaders agree on goal of international intervention but propose no new tactics for stopping bloodshed.
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Obama and Putin seek Syria peace
The US and Russian leaders call for an immediate end to violence in Syria, at their first meeting since Vladimir Putin became president again.
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