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Monday, December 12, 2011

The Two-Way

Putin Aide Says Vote Results Will Stand

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

December 12, 2011 It appears that Putin, who is viewed as being the real power broker in the Kremlin and who is looking to return to the presidency in next year's elections, is standing firm against complaints about fraud in last week's elections.

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Monday, December 05, 2011

The Two-Way

Putin 'Still Sure To Win' Next Year Despite Setback For His Party

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as he voted in Moscow on Sunday (Dec. 4, 2011).

December 5, 2011 Though Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party lost dozens of seats in Russia's parliament, he's still considered a sure-thing in the March presidential election, analysts say. But now he may have to work with other parties.

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

Vladimir Putin's Private Life Springs A Leak

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

June 19, 2011 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin doesn't have to deal with press conferences from once-friendly former porn stars or tabloids publishing photos of his illegitimate child (if he has either). So speculation about his private life flourishes online.

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Two-Way

Russian Billionaire Gets New Jail Term

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, center, looks from behind a glass enclosure at a court room in Moscow,  Russia, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010.

December 30, 2010 Oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky gets second jail term

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Monday, December 13, 2010

The Two-Way

VIDEO: Russia's Putin Sings 'Blueberry Hill' At Charity Dinner

Vladimir Putin

December 13, 2010 At a St. Petersburg fundraiser for a children's charity, the Russian leader played a little piano and sang a little song — to the delight of Kevin Costner and other celebrities.

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