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20:16 08/03/2008

Russia's Putin says Khodorkovsky pardon possible
19:50 08/03/2008
Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin did not rule out Saturday that jailed ex-Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky could be pardoned by president-elect Dmitry Medvedev.
Nord Stream pipeline to be built in line with schedule - Putin
19:07 08/03/2008
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday the construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline will proceed in line with the schedule.
Putin says Medvedev not easier for West to deal with
18:19 08/03/2008
"I do not think our partners will find is easier to deal with him [Medvedev]. He is a true patriot, and will defend Russia's interests on the international arena very energetically," Putin told journalists after a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Putin praises Russian-German relations
15:24 08/03/2008
Russia's outgoing president praised Russian-German relations Saturday at a meeting with the German chancellor.
German chancellor arrives in Moscow to meet with Putin, Medvedev
13:05 08/03/2008
Merkel, the leader of Russia's largest European trading partner, will hold talks with outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his successor Dmitry Medvedev, who won just over 70% of the vote in last Sunday's presidential elections.
Two trains catch fire in northern Moscow at night
12:52 08/03/2008

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