Vladimir Putin completed his grand plan to retain power in Russia by assuming formal control of the country's largest political party yesterday. He became chairman of United Russia and confirmed that he would serve as Prime Minister when he steps down as President. The decisions drain authority from the President-elect, Dmitri Medvedev, by placing Mr Putin in charge of the Government and Duma, the parliament. |
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