Putin rejects acting president role ahead of March vote

Putin rejects acting president role ahead of March vote
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Summary Russian PM on Wednesday rejected idea of becoming acting head of state ahead of March 4 elections.

We have not discussed this, RIA Novosti quoted Vladimir Putin as saying following speculation that he could give up his post as prime minister and take on the job of president to get a full grip on Russia amid the protest wave. --AFP

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