Tag: Vladimir Putin

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Sounds grate! Saudi military orchestra welcomes Putin with Russia’s anthem… or at least it tries to (VIDEOS)

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President Vladimir Putin has been greeted in Saudi Arabia by a dodgy rendition of the Russian national anthem. The performance was far from stellar – but still merely mediocre, compared to some of the worst-ever anthem fails. … Read More >Sounds grate! Saudi military orchestra welcomes Putin with Russia’s anthem… or at least it tries to (VIDEOS)

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US paving way for ‘full-scale arms race’ by staying silent on Russia’s New START proposals – Putin

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The potential demise of the last arms reduction treaty left standing – New START – will change the global situation and make the world a “more dangerous” place, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned. … Read More >US paving way for ‘full-scale arms race’ by staying silent on Russia’s New START proposals – Putin

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Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?

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Russia defends Iran, backs Bashar Assad in Syria and criticizes Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Riyadh would seem a risky balancing act – but is instead a pragmatic move rooted in mutual interest. … Read More >Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?

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Interview with Al Arabiya, Sky News Arabia and RT Arabic

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In advance of his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates Vladimir Putin answered questions from Al Arabiya senior presenter Mohammed Tomaihi, Sky News Arabia senior presenter Mohannad Khatib and RT Arabic Public and Political Programmes Department Head Salam Musafir. … Read More >Interview with Al Arabiya, Sky News Arabia and RT Arabic

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Russia already HAS weapons that can penetrate ANY missile defense, but its development won’t stop there – Putin

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Russian engineers have developed brand-new countermeasures to any foreign missile shield, Vladimir Putin has told reporters, adding that its existing weapons have also been upgraded, to meet the requirements of modern warfare. … Read More >Russia already HAS weapons that can penetrate ANY missile defense, but its development won’t stop there – Putin

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Syria must be free of foreign military presence, Russia should also leave if Damascus no longer needs its help – Putin

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The territorial integrity of Syria must be fully restored and all foreign forces should withdraw, including Russia if Damascus decides it doesn’t need Moscow’s help anymore, according to President Vladimir Putin. … Read More >Syria must be free of foreign military presence, Russia should also leave if Damascus no longer needs its help – Putin