Russia has dramatically increased security around Vladimir Putin amid fears of assassination attempts and coup plots. From ...

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The Kremlin has radically increased security around Russian president Vladimir Putin, apparently due to growing fears of ...

In Moscow suspicions of a coup or assassination attempt have raised questions over the Russian leader’s grip on power. Foreign Editor David ...

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Ever since coming to power more than a quarter-century ago, Russian president Vladimir Putin has given the May 9 anniversary near cult status and in part built his strongman image around the event.

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Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of defence minister.