
Britain’s gift to Putin
British companies continue to play a significant part in Russia’s economy of oil and gas.
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Vladimir Putin is the president of Russia and has been the country’s leader, with an interlude as prime minister, for more than 22 years. Putin was born in 1952, studied law at Leningrad State University and served for 15 years as a KGB officer before becoming a politician in 1991.
British companies continue to play a significant part in Russia’s economy of oil and gas.
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ByIt is best to approach any peace negotiation without high expectations of success.
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