Putin warns threat of sanctions against Iran could ruin talks on nuclear programOctober 14th, 2009 Putin: Iran sanctions talk prematureBEIJING — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin criticized talk of sanctions against Iran on Wednesday, undermining U.S. efforts to present a united front against Tehran's nuclear program at a crucial moment.
Russia, China sign deals worth $3.5 bnOctober 13th, 2009 BEIJING - Contracts worth $3.5 billion have been signed at a Russian-Chinese business forum here, Russia's deputy prime minister said Tuesday. The bilateral business forum coincided with a visit to China by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Putin hands over 5500 dollar Swiss watch to cheeky Russian factory workerSeptember 16th, 2009 MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladmir Putin handed over a 5000 dollar Swiss watch to a weapons manufacturing factory worker in Tula. According to The Telegraph, the metalworker put Putin in a spot after he gave a speech on the economy in the town of Tula.
Putin hints at return to presidency for two more terms till 2024September 12th, 2009 LONDON - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is strongly considering to become President again and swap places with present incumbent Dimitri Medvedev, which will allow the former KGB spy to remain in power till 2024. Putin insisted that swapping places with Medvedev was no more sinister than the Labour leadership agreement in which Gordon Brown took Tony Blair's job.
Putin, Medvedev to reach agreement ahead of 2012 pollsSeptember 11th, 2009 MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Friday that he and President Dmitry Medvedev would come to an agreement before the 2012 presidential polls and would not compete with each other. "There will be no competition.
Taiwan party spokesman says China cancels exchanges after Dalai Lama visitSeptember 1st, 2009 Taiwan politician: China has canceled exchangesTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwanese party spokeswoman says China has cancelled or postponed several visits and exchanges with Taiwan, likely to show its anger over the Dalai Lama's visit to the island. Chen Shu-rong of the ruling Nationalist Party says cancelled events include a visit by senior Shanghai Communist Party official Yang Xiaodu.
Putin shows off toned torso during outdoor pursuits in SiberiaAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, 56, showed off his toned torso as he indulged in a few outdoor pursuits in southern Siberia. The former head of the KGB secret service sported a large cross on a chain as he rode bare-chested through the rugged countryside.
Action man Putin ties transmitter on whaleAugust 2nd, 2009 CHKALOV ISLAND - Keeping up his action man image, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has recently and set up a satellite transmitter on a white whale diving into sea in Russia's Far East region and told the animal not to be so angry. During his visit to Chkalov Island in Russia's Far East Khabarovsk region Friday, Putin met the scientists studying white whales' behaviour, migration patterns and habitats.
Obama meets Putin in MoscowJuly 7th, 2009 MOSCOW - US President Barack Obama began his first meeting with Vladimir Putin Tuesday morning at the Russian prime minister's country residence outside Moscow. Obama, on his first visit to Russia since becoming president, held extensive talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Monday, resulting in a framework agreement for a new strategic arms reduction treaty.
Vladimir Putin issues 'diktat' on cost of sausages in Russia!June 26th, 2009 LONDON - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin recently visited a Moscow supermarket and pointed out that the sausages were too expensive. In an impromptu visit to a branch of supermarket chain Perekrestok, Putin expressed his annoyance with the high price of packet of sausages, The Telegraph reports.
Russia ready to buy IMF bonds worth $10 bn: PutinJune 1st, 2009 MOSCOW - Russia is ready to buy $10 billion worth of bonds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said. Putin said the money would be used to help countries in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Putin writes column on retaining and firing peopleMay 27th, 2009 MOSCOW - Employers wanting to know when and how to retain or fire their employees, should contact Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Turning his hand to writing, Putin's first ever column for a Russian media outlet will be published on Friday, entitled "Why it's hard to fire people".
Putin hints at presidential comeback in 2012May 11th, 2009 MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has hinted that he wants to comeback as president of the country in 2012. Putin said there was no decision as yet on whether he or his close ally Dmitry Medevedev, the current president, would run for office when Medvedev's four-year-stint in the job expires.
Nepal PM's visit to China cancelledApril 25th, 2009 KATHMANDU - Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's visit to China has been cancelled due to soaring tensions between his government and the Nepal Army over the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) clarification episode. The Prime Minister was scheduled to commence his visit from May 2, nepalnews reports.
Putin ice cream whips up fury in RussiaApril 23rd, 2009 MOSCOW - There is outrage in the ruling United Russia party over a new brand of ice cream bearing the name of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The local branch of the party in Lipezk is angry about what it called the lack of political good taste and the profanation of his name, the Novaya Gazeta newspaper reported Wednesday.
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