Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) and Siemens Chief Executive Peter Loescher meet for talks in Moscow, November 9, 2009. Putin urged German conglomerate Siemens AG to to forge a strategic partnership with state nuclear firm Rosatom during talks on Monday, a union that could lead to a powerfull alliance. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) and Siemens Chief Executive Peter Loescher meet for talks in Moscow, November 9, 2009. Putin urged German conglomerate Siemens AG to to forge a strategic partnership with state nuclear firm Rosatom during talks on Monday, a union that could lead to a powerfull alliance.

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