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• Vladimir Putin makes 2nd Ukraine visit in attempt to rally Russian troops

  Russia’s war in Ukraine has become largely deadlocked amid heavy fighting in the country’s east, particularly around the city of Bakhmut.

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  Apr 18, 2023
  
• U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship by Putin

  U.S. authorities have for years wanted Edward Snowden returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges.

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  Sep 26, 2022
  
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• Russian opposition left with few options after Vladimir Putin’s moves

  Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia’s parliament.

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  Jan 18, 2020
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• Putin boasts achievements, weighs options as he marks two decades in power

  As Russian President Vladimir Putin marks two decades in power, he boasts about his achievements but remains coy about his political future — a reticence that fuels wild speculation about his intentions.

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  Dec 30, 2019
• North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to host summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin

  North Korea confirmed Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin in a summit that comes at a crucial moment for tenuous diplomacy meant to rid the North of its nuclear arsenal.

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  Apr 22, 2019
• Vladimir Putin calls for countries to combat cyberattacks together

  The Russian leader didn’t address allegations that government-sponsored Russian hackers have meddled in the U.S. 2016 presidential elections.

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  Jul 6, 2018
• Putin claims Russian presidency, again — here’s what that means for the rest of the world

  Here’s a look at what to expect from Putin’s next six years in power, for Russia’s rivals, neighbors and its own 147 million citizens.

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  Mar 19, 2018
• United States will consider no fly zone in Syria if Russian officials agree, Tillerson says

  The United States is prepared to discuss with Russia joint efforts to stabilize war-torn Syria, including no-fly zones.

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  Jul 6, 2017
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• Vladimir Putin: Most important thing for journalists is ‘do not offend’

  Vladimir Putin says the most important principle for journalists is to avoid upsetting those featured in their articles and television broadcasts.

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  Jun 24, 2017
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• Blackwater founder tried to set up backwater channel between Donald Trump, Russia: report

  Blackwater founder Erik Prince reportedly set up a secret communications channel between the Donald Trump campaign and Russian officials

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  Apr 3, 2017