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Russians Vow New Rallies

NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia — Microphone in hand, Mikhail Prokhorov doesn’t get angry, passionate, rousing, funny or stem-winding. The billionaire owner of the New Jersey Nets speaks in a soothing baritone and has barely an unkind word for his opponents in next month’s presidential election, including Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin. Read full article > >

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Low-key Prokhorov takes to Russian stump

MOSCOW — A staunchly pro-government newspaper published a warning Wednesday that Russia faces ruin if Vladimir Putin is not returned to the presidency next month, but critics said the lengthy article recalled the old Soviet Union and contained vitriol so extreme that it appeared probable to backfire. Read full article > >

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In Moscow, a throwback to Soviet vitriol

In the effort to drive out the paramount Russian leader Vladimir V. Putin, the opposition, driven by liberal and middle-class Russians, has tentatively reached out to nationalists.

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Russian Liberals Weigh Alliance With Nationalists

Teams of mechanics, welders and heavy-machinery operators gathered Saturday in support of Vladimir V. Putin. But that does not mean they were happy about it.

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A Rally for Putin, Enthusiasm Optional

MOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin says he intends to return to the presidency because only he can guide Russia between the twin dangers of stagnation on the one hand and instability on the other. Read full article > >

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Putin says he’s Russia’s indispensable man

In the daily newspaper Izvestia, Vladimir V. Putin on Monday published his most personal explanation to date of his decision to return to the Russian presidency.

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Vladimir Putin Explains His Decision to Seek Presidency Again

Mikhail D. Prokhorov, a billionaire industrialist and owner of the New Jersey Nets, said on Monday that he would challenge Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin for the Russian presidency.

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Prokhorov and Kudrin to Challenge Putin in Russian Presidential Election

Opposition leaders hoped Saturday’s demonstration would mark an end to years of quiet acceptance of the political consolidation that Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin introduced.

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Huge Moscow Rally Suggests a Shift in Public Mood

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of encouraging protests over the results of parliamentary elections.

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Putin accuses US over poll unrest

Parliamentary elections that saw steep losses for Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin’s United Russia party were marred by corruption and limited political competition, monitors said.

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Russian Parliamentary Elections Criticized by West

A state-TV exit poll indicates a sharp drop in support for Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party in parliamentary elections, down to 48.5% from 64% in 2007.

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Exit poll blow for Putin’s party

The owner of Portsmouth Football Club, Vladimir Antonov, is arrested in a bank asset stripping inquiry.

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Football chief held in bank probe

Dmitry Medvedev says he decided not to run for a second term in office because Vladimir Putin is both more popular and more authoritative.

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Putin more popular, says Medvedev

Russian PM Vladimir Putin names Anton Siluanov as Russia’s acting finance minister after Alexei Kudrin’s dramatic departure from government.

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Putin names new finance minister