Russia battles to curb inflation ahead of Putin's re-election bid
News updates from June 26: Prigozhin denies trying to unseat Russian government, Putin breaks silence after end of uprising
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Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation
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Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year's address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
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Putin Signs Decree Obliging Paramilitary Fighters To Swear Oath To Russian Flag
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Putin Vows Russian Victory in War as Ukraine's Allies Waver - Bloomberg
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Afghanistan shows folly of western interference, says Putin
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Live updates: Ukraine diplomat urges China to talk to Putin
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Putin Calls For 'Severe' Response To 'Foreign Agents Who Destabilize Russia' By Aiding Ukraine
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Putin seeks to extend his rule over Russia : NPR
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Erdogan's Putin Meeting Was More About Damage Control Than Grain - Bloomberg
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Putin's economic challenges ahead of March re-election bid
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Putin Crushes Last of Opposition Ahead of Parliament Elections - Bloomberg
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Putin ponders: Should Russia try to take Kyiv again?