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Putin’s plans on tackling crisis receive warm welcome

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Published 20 November, 2008, 18:27

Prime Minister Putin's plans to overcome the financial crisis received a warm welcome at the congress of the country's largest political party – United Russia.

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However, there was widespread disappointment that Putin did not announce that he would be joining the party.

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