He indicated he would like to see Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Russia's former president - do the same.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has recognized Stalin's crimes, but recently said the Soviet dictator's controversial record must be put in perspective.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow with South Ossetia's leader, Eduard Kokoity.

VOA: standard.2009.08.26

Let's start with Vladimir Putin's announcement.

NPR: Looking Into Putin's Soul Again

As the Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist William Safire observed in the New York Times, China may have been encouraged to take this step by the Clinton-Gore team's feckless response to Vladimir Putin's ruthless bid to consolidate his political position.

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Many observers believe the company's problems stem from President Vladimir Putin's desire to discourage political threats from Russia's super-rich business magnates.

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