Russian President Putin announces re-election bid
While few doubted that he would run in March poll, delay in announcing candidacy is seen as part of Kremlin's political maneuvering
View ArticleRussians fume as US lists of over 200 politicians, oligarchs it could sanction
Washington refrains from issuing punishments against those named; Putin calls lineup of 114 government people and 96 business figures a 'hostile step,' but won't respond just yet
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Russian PM, government resign after Putin announces changes to keep him in power
Medvedev says he'll provide the president with all the support he needs to enact constitutional reforms to cement his hold for years
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Shock as Putin taps new PM, proposes reforms that could secure his grip on power
Russian leader's suggested constitutional changes, naming of Mikhail Mishustin as premier seen as effort to carve out role for himself when his presidential term ends in 2024
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Putin cements power as Russian lawmakers approve his new PM
Surprise changes to Russian leader's inner circle, including appointing bureaucrat Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, could keep him in charge past end of term in 2024
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Likud mulls a ‘Putin plan’ to keep Netanyahu in charge
To entice Sa'ar into the government, Netanyahu is considering handing the premiership briefly to Bennett or a Likud loyalist, while remaining in the PM's official residence
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