Wednesday, September 12, 2007

My Way News - Putin Names Surprise Nominee for Premier

AP reports: "President Vladimir Putin chose a little-known government official to become Russia's new prime minister Wednesday, a surprise move that set off fevered speculation over whether loyal technocrat Viktor Zubkov was being groomed to replace Putin next spring. [...] Others said they considered his appointment a signal of Putin's intention to retain control after he leaves the presidency."

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