Vladimir Putin

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Putin & Biden's Connection: A 40-Year History and Luxury Car Battles

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Biden reveals his long-standing acquaintance with Putin, while Germany and France engage in a battle over luxury cars for Russian oligarchs. Dive into the intrigue!

In a surprising revelation, President Biden discloses that he has 'known' Russia's Vladimir Putin for over 40 years. Putin's career as an intelligence officer in the Soviet Union's spy network from 1975 to 1991 sheds light on their historical connection. During this period, Putin had postings in his hometown of St. Petersburg and other significant locations. The depth of their relationship raises questions about how it influences current diplomatic dynamics.

The tension escalates as Germany and France clash over Putin's oligarchs' access to luxury cars. Berlin and Paris actively oppose EU efforts aimed at blocking the entry of high-end vehicles into Russia through Belarus. This disagreement highlights the economic struggles intertwined with political agendas in the region. The luxury car sector becomes a battleground for competing interests.

Did you know? Putin's background as a former intelligence officer adds layers of complexity to his political decisions and relationships. The ongoing feud over luxury cars casts a spotlight on the intricate web of ties between Russia and European nations. Stay tuned for more updates on these high-stakes diplomatic maneuvers!

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Biden claims he's 'known' Russia's Vladimir Putin 'for over 40 years ... (New York Post)

Putin worked as an intelligence officer in the Soviet Union's spy network from 1975 to 1991, with postings in his hometown of St. Petersburg and the former ...

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Germany, France fight for Putin's oligarchs to get their BMWs and ... (POLITICO.eu)

Berlin and Paris oppose EU efforts to stop luxury cars from reaching Russia via Belarus.

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Putin threatens to arm West's enemies with long-range missiles (POLITICO.eu)

The threatened tit-for-tat comes as Russia is expected to deploy warships and aircraft in the Caribbean.

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Putin threatens to provide weapons to attack West over Ukraine ... (NBC News)

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested he could provide weapons to countries to attack Western targets after Biden and allies let Ukraine strike inside ...

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Russia Issues New Threat Against US (Newsweek)

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Security Council deputy chief Dmitry Medvedev warned that Russia could arm American adversaries.

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Vladimir Putin in chilling new threat to the US as he warns of 'very ... (Daily Express)

Vladimir Putin has warned the West of potential severe repercussions stemming from Ukrainian attacks using American weapons.

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Putin threatens to give allies missiles to hit the West (Telegraph.co.uk)

New permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers president, who also refuses to rule out nuclear strikes.

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Vladimir Putin vows revenge against UK for 'involvement in Ukraine ... (Metro)

Putin claimed the UK are targeting missiles at Russian targets, as he threatened to supply advanced weaponry to enemies of the West.

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Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of West, says Putin (Business Standard)

Putin also said Moscow was considering deploying similar high-technology, long-range missiles close enough to strike the states that allowed Ukraine to ...

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Vladimir Putin warns Russia can provide weapons for strikes on ... (UPI.com)

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that he could provide weapons to opponents of the United States and Western allies to strike their countries on ...

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Russia's latest threat is troubling – Putin's words feel like a step up in ... (Sky News)

But it was a clear warning backed up by the reiteration of Russia's readiness to use nuclear weapons. According to Moscow, it's a response to Western aggression ...

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Putin says he's considering providing weapons to other nations for ... (The Hill)

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is considering providing weapons to nations hostile to Western ones after the U.S. gave Ukraine permission to ...

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Vladimir Putin's threat: I may give allies missiles to hit the West (New Zealand Herald)

Russia will consider supplying its allies with long-range missiles that could threaten the West after Ukraine was allowed to fire Nato weapons into its...

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Kremlin warns West over providing long-range weapons to Ukraine (Reuters)

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Western nations supplying Ukraine with weapons to strike Russian territory will have to reckon with Russia, ...

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Putin Threatens To Send Arms To Countries That Could Attack ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on June 5 that Russia could provide advanced long-range weapons to Western adversaries in an "asymmetric" response ...

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Ukraine War Ending: Putin Is Sick with Cancer and Passes Away? (The National Interest Online)

Persistent rumors about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health have circulated since the invasion of Ukraine, with speculations ranging from cancer to ...

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World on the brink as Vladimir Putin 'greenlights attacks on NATO ... (Daily Express)

Vladimir Putin wants the US and its allies to feel 'the direct use of Russian weapons'.

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Putin warns Russia could hit countries supplying Ukraine with ... (bne IntelliNews)

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia could supply weapons to other countries that would use them against Western nations, if the ...

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Cut off from the West, Putin says almost 40% of Russian trade ... (CNBC)

Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said countries "friendly to Russia" were the ones that deserved special ...

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Putin says there is no need for use of nuclear weapons right now (Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he did not see the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons as set out in Russia's nuclear doctrine, ...

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Putin says Russia's economy is growing despite heavy international ... (ABC News)

President Vladimir Putin says that the Russian economy is growing despite heavy international sanctions and the country has expanded economic ties with ...

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Amid war, Putin looks east from Russia's window to Europe (The Japan Times)

Russia is pitching its $2 trillion economy to giants such as China and Saudi Arabia at its premier investment forum in St. Petersburg.

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Putin's threat to put long-range weapons closer to West leaves ... (CBC.ca)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed Moscow's anger over Ukraine getting approval from some NATO allies to use Western weapons more freely — even ...

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Putin again warns that Russia will consider sending weapons to ... (PBS NewsHour)

"If they supply (weapons) to the combat zone and call for using these weapons against our territory, why don't we have the right to do the same?

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Putin says no current threat would warrant use of nuclear arms (Globalnews.ca)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in “exceptional cases” and that he does not believe “such a case has arisen.”

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Vladimir Putin says Russia does not need to use nuclear weapons ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Putin, whose forces have been making advances in eastern Ukraine in recent months, said he did not see the conditions for the use of such weapons.

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Putin threatens to expand the war to Western strategic targets – but ... (FRANCE 24)

President Vladimir Putin said this week that he reserves the right to supply long-range weapons to Russian allies for possible use against Western strategic ...

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Confident Putin warns Europe is 'defenceless' (BBC News)

The Russian leader seems to believe that in the current stand-off, the West would blink first.

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Vladimir Putin Publicly Mocks Advisor Who 'Dozed' Off at 'Russian ... (Daily Beast)

Putin told the longtime adviser he was making “offensive” comments about Russia's economy—but he appeared to be joking. The veteran aide will certainly hope ...

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Putin, at Economic Forum, Again Talks About Nuclear War (The New York Times)

The Russian leader's chatter about nuclear weapons has picked up since the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use its conventional weapons against military targets in ...

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Putin says he sees no current threat to Russia that warrants the use ... (ABC News)

President Vladimir Putin says that he sees no current threat to Russia's sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but has again warned that ...

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Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but ... (The Associated Press)

President Vladimir Putin says that he sees no current threat to Russia's sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but has again warned that ...

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Putin again warns Russia could send weapons to Western adversaries (The Hill)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday threatened for a second time to send weapons to Western adversaries, while declining to name any countries or ...

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