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Russia's Medvedev backs Putin to become PM Dmitry Medvedev, named by Russian President Vladimir Putin as his preferred successor, said on Tuesday he wanted Putin to become prime minister under him, mapping out a route for the outgoing leader to retain influence. 12 Dec 2007
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Putin anoints ally Medvedev for Russia presidency Russian President Vladimir Putin backed his long-time ally Dmitry Medvedev to succeed him on Monday, preparing the way for Putin to exercise power from behind the scenes after he leaves the presidency next year. 11 Dec 2007
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Putin crafts Russian nuclear titan Russia is back as a major player on the world nuclear market as President Vladimir Putin crafts a state behemoth to consolidate Russia's atomic assets after the chaos that accompanied the fall of the Soviet Union. 10 Dec 2007
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U.S., Russia to talk about missile defense The United States and Russia will hold senior-level talks about missile defense in Budapest next Thursday, the U.S. State Department said. 09 Dec 2007
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Russia says it must have nuclear parity with U.S. First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov, tipped by some analysts as a possible successor to President Vladimir Putin, said on Friday Russia must achieve nuclear arms parity with the United States. 07 Dec 2007
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NATO acknowledges "challenging" phase with Russia NATO foreign ministers formally acknowledged on Friday growing difficulties in ties between the military alliance and Russia, but said they wanted to work to end disputes on Kosovo and arms control. 07 Dec 2007
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India seen seizing market share from Brazil Brazilian and Indian sugar producers are battling aggressively for market share in the Middle East, and India appears to be gaining the upper hand, largely due to a freight advantage, traders said on Friday. 07 Dec 2007
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Putin loyalists to hold sway in Russia parliament President Vladimir Putin's supporters will have complete control over parliament, figures from Sunday's election showed, and U.S. President George W. Bush told the Kremlin chief he had "sincere" concerns over the vote. 05 Dec 2007
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Putin basks in election success but still long way to go Vladimir Putin's resounding endorsement in a parliamentary election will do little to solve his biggest headache - how to manage a difficult handover of power in the Kremlin without triggering open clan warfare. 04 Dec 2007
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Europe urges Russia election probe Europe joined the United States on Monday in demanding Russia probe alleged abuses in an election won overwhelmingly by President Vladimir Putin's party, and Germany denounced the poll as undemocratic. 04 Dec 2007
