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September 6, 2008 11:48:18 AM CDT


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  • May 2008
    • Putin Slides Easily to PM Slot

      Putin Slides Easily to PM Slot

      (Newser) - After 26 hours out of office, Vladimir Putin was confirmed today as Russia's prime minister, the New York Times reports. Receiving 392 of 410 votes from the lower house of Russia’s parliament, the former president took the stage for a long speech on his plans for the nation—confirming his position ahead of new president Dmitry Medvedev atop Russian politics. More »

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      Vladimir Putin   Dmitry Medvedev   prime minister   Russian parliament   Russian president

  • March 2008

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