Page 56 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russia's Putin signs controversial amendments into law
Introduces prison sentences for failure to report a grave crime and Russians as young as 14 can be prosecuted
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Vladimir Putin writes Independence Day message to Barack Obama
In the message, Putin signalled he wanted the US and Russia to resume a positive relationship
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Vladimir Putin signs law on 2018 World Cup visa
The draft law was passed last month by both houses of the Russian parliament, namely the Federation Council and the State Duma
Vladimir Putin visits Finland, discusses NATO issues
He described the losses Finland would suffer as a NATO country
Putin and Erdogan hold first phone talk since jet downing
The November incident froze relations between the two nations and saw Moscow slap sanctions on Ankara
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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Chinese leaders
Putin told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that ties were based firmly on common economic interests
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Putin confident of all-round cooperation with "close ally" China
He noted that mutual trust between Moscow and Beijing had reached an unprecedented level and laid a solid foundation for bilateral cooperation
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Vladimir Putin has no plans to meet IOC leadership, says Russia
Final decision on participation of Russian athletes at the Olympics is due to be announced during the summit of the IOC in Lausanne
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Vladimir Putin meets Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders over Karabakh violence
At least 110 people were killed and scores were wounded in April before a Russia-mediated ceasefire dampened the bloodshed
America is the only superpower, says Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin also said Russia is ready to work with America but does not want US interference in its affairs
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Vladimir Putin denies existence of state-run doping program
He added that Moscow is categorically against any doping, and vowed to fight against doping in sports at the state level
Russia will work with any US president: Vladimir Putin
Further, Putin offered only mild condemnation of the IAAF's decision to ban Russian track and field athletes from competing in the upcoming Olympics
Vladimir Putin says new elections key for ending Syrian crisis
Putin said that Syrian President Bashar Assad, who visited Moscow last year, has pledged to help achieve that
Putin calls for parliamentary elections on September 18
The Duma's decision was endorsed by the constitutional court
Vladimir Putin wants to get back to business with the European Union
While Russia doesn't expect any rapid progress on lifting the sanctions, Putin is hopeful there is light at the end of the tunnel
Russia has distinct competitive advantage over others: Putin
He drew attention to the influx of migrants and the growth of the population in Russia
Putin hopes John Kerry's visit would narrow gaps
It will help narrow gaps in Moscow and Washington's positions on Syria and Ukraine crises
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Vladimir Putin orders withdrawal of Russian military from Syria
However, he said that Russian airbase in Hemeimeem and a naval facility in the Syrian port of Tartous will continue to operate
