Putin puts KGB veteran in charge of defence
Vladimir Putin has named a former KGB veteran as Russia's new defence minister.
The change comes amid a growing climate of distrust with the United States.
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LIMITED OFFERVladimir Putin has named a former KGB veteran as Russia's new defence minister.
The change comes amid a growing climate of distrust with the United States.
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