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Putin Expects 'Constructive' Cooperation with New Israeli PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated the new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and expressed hope for "constructive" cooperation after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Vladimir Putin: Bringing Power Back to Russia at All Costs

Since coming to power more than 20 years ago, Vladimir Putin has been fixated on one idea: restoring Russia's status as a global superpower. Whatever the cost.

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Biden Says He Agrees that Putin is a 'Killer' 

President Joe Biden said he agrees with the assessment that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a "killer."

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Putin Says Will Get Vaccine when Possible for Age Range

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he will receive the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab once it is approved for people his age, praising the vaccine as safe and effective. 

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Putin Calls Vienna Attack 'Cruel and Cynical Crime'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called the Vienna shooting a "cruel and cynical" crime in a condolences telegram to the Austrian leadership. 

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Putin Calls on U.S. for Guarantees on Election 'Non-interference'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for closer ties with the US in information and communication technologies and mutual non-interference in elections.

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Kremlin Hails 'Triumph' in Vote Extending Putin's Rule

The Kremlin on Thursday hailed as a "triumph" overwhelming backing in a national vote on constitutional reforms to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule.

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Support for Putin Wanes in His Former Russian Stronghold

In 2011, the industrial city of Nizhny Tagil was dubbed "Putingrad" for its residents' fervent support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Nine years later, it appears the city 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) east of Moscow no longer lives up to that nickname.

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Putin Calls for 'Invincible' Unity as Russians Mark Victory Day on Lockdown

President Vladimir Putin told Russians they are "invincible" when they stand together as the country on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II on lockdown from the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus Deals 'Powerful Blow' to Putin's Grand Plans

The bombastic military parade through Moscow's Red Square on Saturday was slated to be the spectacle of the year on the Kremlin's calendar.

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