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Live on Russian state TV: Putin walks down endless Kremlin corridors from his office to his inauguration ceremony.
From this day on, Putin disposes of armored Mercedes in favor of domestic Cortege limousine. Call it "the Russian Beast."
Breaking: In Kremlin ceremony, Putin takes oath of office for fourth term as Russia's president.
Spotted next to Dmitry Medvedev at Putin's inauguration: former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
After mass arrests of protesters on weekend, Putin says only a free society can create conditions for breakthroughs necessary for Russia's development.
Gerhard Schroeder is standing in front of Patriarch Kirill and Defense Minister Shoigu. Behind him, former Stasi officer Matthias Warnig. Can you spot Steven Seagal?
Putin shook Schroeder's hand before Medvedev's.
Kremlin TV: Putin's new car is "world's biggest presidential limo." It's 7 meters long, weighs 6 tons, generates 860 hp.
Kremlin spox: Putin likes his new Russian-made limo, which will replace the Mercedes. Soon it will be also be available in sedan and minivan versions. ria.ru/society/201805…
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Breaking: Helsinki summit begins with Putin telling Trump the time has come "to discuss in detail bilateral relations and sore points around the world." He adds "thank you" in English.
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"We are competitors but don't necessarily need to be adversaries," @SenShelby tells Lavrov as he leads all-Republican congressional delegation to Moscow.
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💣 💥💥💥⚡Thread and article: How the #Kremlin used biker clubs as a #hybridwar tool to influence #Midterms2018. #bikersfortrump #Putin's bikers, #SunnyIsles
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GTFO w this idiotic bs. Maybe he should check KGB archives from starting in the 80s I’m sure he will find plenty there
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