Vladimir Putin

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Russian president Vladimir Putin. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

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A tweet allegedly from the Russian deputy prime minister shows conflicting images of Vladimir Putin and PResident Obama.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is "using Soviet tactics to confuse the U.S.," Fox News reported. (Associated press)

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Vladimir Putin Illustration by Gado/Daily Nation, Nairobi, Kenya

Russian President Vladimir Putin has lambasted those who use the downing of a passenger jet in eastern Ukraine for "mercenary objectives." The Kremlin said Mr. Putin also lashed out at Ukraine for ongoing violence with pro-Russia separatists in the eastern part of the country. (RIA-Novosti via Associated Press)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin informed President Obama of the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet near the end of a telephone call about U.S. sanctions. (Associated Press)