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Putin Says Russian Military Not Operating in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russian military forces were not in Ukraine, denying allegations by Ukraine and Western countries that Moscow is providing troops and support for pro-Russian rebels fighting in eastern Ukraine.

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Live Blog: Russia's Vladimir Putin Answers Questions at Annual Call-In

Russian President Vladimir Putin answered 55 questions during this year's call-in, touching upon Russia's relations with the West, the economy, the Mistral...
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U.S., Russia Clash Over Embassy Staff Levels Again

Argument over staffing levels at embassies continues after U.S. forced to lay off almost 200 staff across Russia.
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LIVE | Tally of Medals for Russian Athletes

The Russian Olympic Committee team is in fifth place overall, with twelve gold medals, twenty-one silver medals and seventeen bronze medals.
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Poland Offers Visa to Belarusian Olympic Athlete

Kristina Tsimanouskaya is expected to stay at the Polish embassy in Tokyo until her departure to Warsaw.

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