Russia battles to curb inflation ahead of Putin's re-election bid
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Russia battles to curb inflation ahead of Putin's re-election bid
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Putin vows to raise Russian salaries and pensions to cushion sanctions
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Russia battles to curb inflation ahead of Putin's re-election bid
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Putin ponders: Should Russia try to take Kyiv again?
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