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Disinfection tunnels installed to protect Russia’s Vladimir Putin from pandemic
A special disinfection tunnel has been installed in the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin outside Moscow and two more in the Kremlin, his spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Reports about the tunnel spraying anyone passing through it with
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Putin hits out over struggle to contain oil spill
Russian president Vladimir Putin has vented his fury on local officials after efforts to contain a massive oil spill failed. Streams have turned blood red by diesel after around 20,000 tonnes of fuel spilled from a tank at a power plant,
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Vladimir Putin endorses nuclear doctrine allowing for first strike
President Vladimir Putin has endorsed Russia's nuclear deterrent policy which allows him to use atomic weapons in response to a conventional strike targeting the nation's critical government and military infrastructure. By including a
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Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024
The Russian parliament has approved a sweeping constitutional reform that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 12 years after his current term ends in 2024. The Kremlin-controlled lower house, the State Duma, endorsed
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Vladimir Putin names new PM in surprise reshuffle of top team
President Vladimir Putin has named tax service chief Mikhail Mishustin as Russia's new prime minister in a surprise reshuffle. The 53-year-old Mr Mishustin has worked in the government since 1998. Mr Mishustin has a kept low profile while
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Vladimir Putin floats constitutional reform as prime minister steps down
President Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation of his prime minister after proposing constitutional amendments that could herald his intention to carve out a position that would let him stay at Russia's helm after his presidency ends.
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New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound has become operational, Russia's defence minister reported to President Vladimir Putin. Mr Putin has described the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological
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