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Trump wants talks with Xi, Putin to end ‘uncontrollable arms race’

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Putin refuses to release Ukrainian sailors and ships

2 Dec, 9:29pm 1

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Putin gives Saudi crown prince joyful greeting at G20 as summit convenes

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Accused Russian agent Maria Butina, who ‘tried to infiltrate NRA gun lobby’, pleads guilty in US to conspiracy

Accused Russian agent Maria Butina pleads guilty in US to conspiracy

Prosecutors say Maria Butina tried to sway US policy in favour of the Kremlin, by working with a Russian official to influence the powerful NRA gun lobby.

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