Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves after the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia June 24, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves after the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia June 24, 2020. Photo: Reuters
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Vladimir Putin must now live up to expectations

  • President on course for life term after Russian voters back parliamentary decision in country seeking strength amid uncertainty and longing for stability

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Updated: 3:21pm, 14 Jul, 2020

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Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves after the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia June 24, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he leaves after the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia June 24, 2020. Photo: Reuters
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