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Putin says Russia to stay out of geopolitical conflict

​Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Russia is not a threat to any other countries, vowing that Russia will stay out of any geopolitical conflict.

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Free trade zone between Customs Union and Vietnam under negotiation: Putin

Negotiations on a free trade zone agreement between the Customs Union and Vietnam are at the final stage, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

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Russia ready for cooperation with U.S. on basis of equality: Putin

​Russia is ready to cooperate with the United States on the basis of noninterference in domestic affairs and equality, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

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Back to business as Putin exits G20 summit early

​Russian President Vladimir Putin made an early exit from G20 leaders' summit in Brisbane on Sunday, saying he needed rest and had to get back to work in Moscow on Monday.

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Russia to increase use of ruble, yuan in trade with China: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Monday that Russia will make greater use of settlements in ruble and yuan in its trade with China.

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India attaches high importance to partnership with Russia: Modi

​Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday that India attaches very high importance to the "time-tested" and special strategic partnership with Russia.

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Putin promises not to create gas crisis in Europe

​Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia would not create a gas crisis in Europe, but would react to any attempts to steal gas from pipes that run through Ukraine.

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Putin calls for talks on state system in eastern Ukraine

​Ukrainian authorities should start talks on the state system in southeastern regions of the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday.

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Putin urges militia to open humanitarian corridor for encircled Ukrainian soldiers

Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday called on militia in southeastern Ukraine to open a humanitarian corridor for encircled Ukrainian servicemen.

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Putin, Obama distance each other on D-Day

When the giant screen on Ouistreham's Sword Beach beamed images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama in a split picture, laughter erupted among those attending the D-Day commemorations on Friday.

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Gas deals expected during Putin's China visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will make a "substantial" statement during Putin's visit, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Thursday.

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Putin to meet western leaders in France despite standoff over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin will join Western leaders in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France next month despite standoff over Ukraine, Russia's envoy to Paris said on Thursday.

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Putin confirms Russian troops have pulled back from Ukraine border

Russia had withdrawn its troops from the Ukrainian border, said Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation Didier Burkhalter in Moscow, the Russian capital, Wednesday.

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Russia warns Ukraine against military operation in southeast

Russian Foreign Ministry urged Ukraine not to use armed force in its southeastern regions Thursday, saying it would lead to a catastrophe.

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Putin warns Ukraine of military operation against own people

Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday called "anti-terror operation" conducted by Ukrainian troops in its east "a serious crime," warning of " consequences" if Kiev used the army against its own people.

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Putin highlights importance of culture for national unity

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Russia should adopt a state program which would establish a single cultural space throughout the country.

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Obama, Putin trade barbs in phone call over Ukraine

U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday expressed sharply different views on the escalating unrest in eastern Ukraine, both urging the other side to help stop the turmoil.