Vladimir Putin has boosted military spending in Russia. Photo: AFP Vladimir Putin has boosted military spending in Russia. Photo: AFP
Vladimir Putin has boosted military spending in Russia. Photo: AFP
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Russian President Vladimir Putin takes command of nuclear missile test

President pushes the buttons for largest nuclear command exercise in Russia's recent history

Topic |   Vladimir Putin
The New York Times in Moscow

Updated: 3:28am, 22 Oct, 2012

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Vladimir Putin has boosted military spending in Russia. Photo: AFP Vladimir Putin has boosted military spending in Russia. Photo: AFP
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