Russian Matryoshka dolls decorated with images of U.S. President Barack Obama (R), his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev (C) and Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are seen on display at a market in Moscow July 3, 2009. Obama leaves for Moscow Sunday to take part in talks with Russian officials. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Russian Matryoshka dolls decorated with images of U.S. President Barack Obama (R), his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev (C) and Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are seen on display at a market in Moscow July 3, 2009. Obama leaves for Moscow Sunday to take part in talks with Russian officials.

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  8. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing October 14, 2009. China and Russia signed a pact to notify each other of ballistic missile launch plans during Putin's visit this week to Beijing, Chinese media said on Wednesday.
  9. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao (not pictured) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing October 14, 2009. China and Russia signed a pact to notify each other of ballistic missile launch plans during Putin's visit this week to Beijing, Chinese media said on Wednesday.
  10. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing October 14, 2009. China and Russia signed a pact to notify each other of ballistic missile launch plans during Putin's visit this week to Beijing, Chinese media said on Wednesday.
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  13. MOSCOW - DECEMBER 1: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attends the Third World Congress of Compatriots at the Columns Hall December 1, 2009 in Moscow, Russia. The Congress brings together delegates from 90 countries to support Russians living abroad.
  14. MOSCOW - DECEMBER 1: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attends the Third World Congress of Compatriots at the Columns Hall December 1, 2009 in Moscow, Russia. The Congress brings together delegates from 90 countries to support Russians living abroad.
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  16. MINSK, BELARUS - NOVEMBER 27: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets journalists in at the Russian embassy after the EURASEC Summit on November 27, 2009 in Minsk, Belarus. November,27.2009. Leaders from countries of the former Soviet republic have gathered in Minsk for an economy and cooperation summit.

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