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Russia sends contestant to Eurovision Ukraine

  In a move which can be interpreted either as an effort to reconciliation or as a bid aimed at provocation, the Russian government has decided to send their candidate to the prestigious Eurovision...

Unexpected reshuffle: Putin sacks Ivanov, appoints his deputy as staff chief

  As the Russian government is nearing the most crucial general election, its supremo, Vladimir Putin, has sacked his close confidante, Sergei Ivanov, from the prestigious position and appointed his deputy, Anton Vaino, as...