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guardian.co.uk - 9/11/2009

Vladimir Putin signals plan to reclaim presidency

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Russia PM says he and Dmitry Medvedev would take joint decision over roles, raising prospect of Putin era continuing Vladimir Putin dropped the heaviest hint so far that he aims to return to his former post as president in 2012, a move that could see him still in the Kremlin in 2024 – aged 72. ...

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