Video | Election victory shows Russians believe Putin protects their interests: GT Chief

15:05, March 20, 2018

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  Trump defends congratulatory phone call to Russia's Putin

  (Photo: Reuters)US President Donald Trump defended his congratulations to Vladimir Putin on the Russian president’s disputed re-election victory on Wednesday, saying he wants Putin’s help in solving crises from North Korea to Syria and beyond.Trump drew fire from Republicans and Democrats alike for telling reporters on Tuesday that he had congratulated Putin on his re-election and that the two leaders

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  Will Putin deliver the Russian miracle?

  (Photo:Global Times)Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured his victory in Sunday's presidential election with an overwhelming 76.6 percent of the vote, according to Central Election Commission data. Putin, who has been in power for 18 years, will see his rule extend for another six-year term. In 2000, he promised to bring a miracle to Russia if he was given

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  Putin rides 'Russia First' wave toward election victory

  An activist distributes electoral materials in support of presidential candidate Russian President Vladimir Putin in central Moscow, Russia, March 15, 2018. (Photo: Reuters)Russian voters are set to propel Vladimir Putin to another term as president in an election on Sunday, giving him credit for standing up for Russia against Western governments that view him as a dangerous autocrat.Opinion polls show