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Dmitry Medvedev

Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev, born September 14, 1965) is the third and current President of the Russian Federation, inaugurated on 7 May 2008. He won the presidential election held on 2 March 2008 with 71.25% of the popular vote.

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Russia's Putin looks isolated in new Kremlin term

By Reuters UK

Angry and intimidating, Russian President Vladimir Putin sat alone at the head of a long table this week scolding his government for failing to carry out his orders. (May 11)

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Putin on Parade: Russia Shows off Military Hardware in Red Square Victory Day [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes UK

Moscow celebrated Soviet Union World War II victory; President Vladimir Putin lauded veterans. (May 09)

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Russia's Putin forces out former grey cardinal in blow to Medvedev

By Reuters UK

Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov, once one of Russia's most influential men, was relieved of his duties on Wednesday in a power struggle between the Kremlin and government, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. (May 08)

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Russian deputy PM Surkov forced out in blow to Medvedev

By Reuters UK

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov was forced to quit in a power struggle between the Kremlin and the government on Wednesday, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. (May 08)

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President Obama’s Gifts: What Do You Give the Most Powerful Man on the Planet?

By IBTimes UK

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was one of the most generous donors to US presidential family in 2011 (Apr 27)

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Putin says Boston shows need for security ties with U.S.

By Reuters UK

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the Boston bombings proved his tough line against militants in the North Caucasus was right and showed Russia and the United States must step up cooperation on security. (Apr 26)

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Putin says Russia, U.S. work on security after Boston bombs

By Reuters UK

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the Boston bombing proved his tough line on insurgents in the North Caucasus was justified and that Russia and the United States must step up cooperation on security. (Apr 25)

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Russia's Putin signals will not sack PM over economy

By Reuters UK

Russian President Vladimir Putin played down differences with his government over economic policy on Thursday and signalled he was not about to respond to calls to dismiss his prime minister. (Apr 25)

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Police search offices of Russian PM's pet project

By Reuters UK

Russian police on Thursday searched the Moscow offices of the Skolkovo Foundation, a hi-tech project promoted by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as an answer to Silicon Valley. (Apr 19)

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Medvedev says Russia won't break fiscal rule to shore up economy

By Reuters UK

Russia will resist spending more oil and gas revenues than its fiscal rule allows but will consider more stimulus as falling commodity prices risk pushing the economy into recession, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said. (Apr 18)

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