Behind the Bush-Putin Happy Talk
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After six years of deteriorating relations, the best the two leaders can do now is put on a smiley face
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U.S. relations with Russia are on simmer, so President Bush's meeting Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be judged on how respectfully the two leaders agree to disagree.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was the first world leader to express tributes to George W. Bush&#39;s victory in the US presidential race, saying it meant Americans had not allowed themselves to be cowed by terrorists.
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While in Russia, President Bush will &quot;speak frankly but privately&quot; with Russian President Vladimir Putin about recent Kremlin moves to restrict political and economic freedom, Bush&#039;s national security adviser said Monday.
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U.S. President George W. Bush plans on Tuesday to hail democratic strides made by former Soviet states like the Czech Republic, in a speech that may further inflame tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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WASHINGTON -- President Bush urged Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday to &quot;uphold the principles of democracy&quot; in a carefully worded message expressing concern about Putin's proposed political changes.
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President Vladimir Putin said yesterday he values his partnership with President Bush, but voiced suspicion that Washington might be behind what the Kremlin sees as efforts to isolate Russia - and even ...
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U.S. President George W. Bush plans on  Tuesday to hail democratic strides made by former Soviet states  like the Czech Republic, in a speech that may further inflame  tensions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Six years ago, President George W. Bush said he gazed into Russian President Vladimir Putin's soul. Now he just wants to see if they can get along.
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Relations are rocky between President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but their meeting began Sunday with handshakes and smiles
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The personal touch can be a pivotal item in the diplomatic toolbox. President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, time and again, have reached for just the thing to improve one of the world's most crucial partnerships.
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The US oil giant got a good price, Russia&#39;s No. 1 oil company acquired a savvy partner, and Putin polished Russia&#39;s image.
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MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin seems to quietly delight in stoking the fevered speculation about who will succeed him when he steps down, as he has promised to do, following presidential elections in March.
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In today's European press, Russian newspapers consider the reasons behind President Putin's apparent backing of George W Bush's presidential bid.
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President Bush also assured President Vladimir V. Putin Russia has nothing to fear from a missile defense system.
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Moscow, Nov 17 : Russian President Vladimir Putin called up teen tennis sensation Maria Sharapova to congratulate her on the spectacular win in WTA final over Serena Williams.
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President Bush said today that Russia has nothing to fear from the proposal, adding, âThe cold war is over.â