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    But Putin said Medvedev, who was elected president in the March 2 election, was a Russian patriot who would defend the country's interests. "I do not think our partners will have it easier with him" Putin told reporters at a joint news briefing with Merkel, who is on the first visit by a foreign leader since Medvedev was elected Russian president. Full Article at The New York Times
    I do not think our partners will have it easier with him
    Vladimir Putin – Vladimir Putin SOURCE: The New York Times 20 months ago
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  1. There's hope the new start will mean a move away from some of the tough tones, which might have been due to election campaigning
    SOURCE: The New York Times 20 months ago

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