Putin registered as candidate for Russian president

17:11, February 06, 2018

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  Netanyahu flies to Moscow for talks on Syria with Putin

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a meeting at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Centre in Moscow, Russia January 29, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Alexei NikolskyPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Moscow on Monday to discuss Israeli concerns about any expansion of Iran’s military foothold in Syria with Russian President Vladimir Putin.“I will discuss with President Putin

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  Vladimir Putin admits he does not have a smartphone

  Putin speaks during a meetng with scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences' Siberian Branch. (PHOTO: EPA-EFE)Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Feb 9) that he still does not have a smartphone, after revealing last year that he has no interest in joining any social media networks.At a meeting with scientists and academics, Putin made the admission in response

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  Putin orders sports competition for banned Russian Olympic athletes

  Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting with Russian athletes and team members who will take part in the 2018 Winter Olympics, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on January 31, 2018. Photo: AFP/Alexey NikolskyPresident Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to organise a sports competition for Russian athletes banned from the upcoming Winter Games in