Former Russian president Vladimir Putin is expected to be confirmed as prime minister by parliament a day after Dmitry Medvedev was sworn in as President.
Medvedev presented Putin to the Duma on Thursday morning, telling MPs that their work together would grow stronger over time. Putin's confirmation as prime minister is German President Underscores Israel's Right to Exist ...
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Medvedev 'heading for clear win' ... more or less a foregone conclusion since his party holds a large majority in parliament. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a newspaper interview that despite differences of opinion with Putin as president, she would continue to cooperate with him in his new role as prime minister.
(Deutsche Welle)
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