Iraq attacks aimed at sinking Bush reelection bid: Putin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin all but endorsed US President George W. Bush, saying that terror attacks in Iraq aimed to sink his reelection bid and warning they would likely increase if successful.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized the United States on Friday, accusing it of a double-standard in fighting terrorism and questioning whether any election
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Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the U.S.-led war in Iraq on Thursday, saying that experience showed the need for resource-rich countries like Russia to build up their armed forces to defend themselves.
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Campaigning in a state he lost by the narrowest of margins, US President George W. Bush accused Democratic rival John Kerry of not being serious about taking on Iraq's most wanted man.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, siding with George W. Bush two weeks before the US presidential election, says that armed attacks in Iraq are being staged by &quot;international terrorism&quot; out to block his re-election.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced suspicion Thursday the United States might be behind efforts to isolate Russia and destabilize it.
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MOSCOW  - Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a win by George W. Bush in the US election would mean victory over terror.
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WASHINGTON -- President Bush yesterday launched a high-stakes effort to repair the dramatically deteriorating US relationship with Russia by inviting President Vladimir Putin to visit the family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine, after weeks of rhetoric reminiscent of the Cold War.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin cast doubt on Tuesday over the viability of holding elections as planned next month in an Iraq under &quot;total occupation&quot;.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States yesterday of provoking a new nuclear-arms race by developing ballistic-missile defenses, undermining international institutions, making the Middle East ...Comment
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President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he valued his partnership with President Bush but voiced suspicion that Washington might be behind what the Kremlin sees as efforts to isolate Russia - and even destabilize it.
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President Bush on Wednesday urged  Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to "uphold the principles  of democracy" in a carefully worded message expressing concern  about Putin's proposed political reforms.
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President Bush on Wednesday urged  Iraqis to defy insurgents and vote in Sunday's elections and he  lowered expectations for the turnout amid violence that claimed  the lives of 36 U.S. troops.
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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan Oct. 18, 2004 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that terrorists are aiming to derail President Bush&#39;s chances at re-election through their attacks in Iraq.
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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that insurgent attacks in Iraq were aimed at blocking President George W. Bush&#39;s re-election, a statement seen as an indication Putin favors Bush in the upcoming vote.
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DUSHANBE, Tajikistan  - Russian President Vladimir  Putin, siding with President Bush two weeks before the U.S.  election, said Monday that armed attacks in Iraq were staged by  "international terrorism" out to block his re-election.
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President Vladimir Putin on Thursday carped at U.S. criticism of Russia's elections and internal changes and said the U.S. voting system had its flaws.