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Russian president Vladimir Putin delivers his remarks about "Russia's Role in World Politics" during the 43rd Annual Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany, Feb. 10, 2007. The theme for the conference is "Global Crisis-Global Responsibilities."

Russian president Vladimir Putin delivers his remarks about "Russia's Role in World Politics" during the 43rd Annual Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany, Feb. 10, 2007. The theme for the conference is "Global Crisis-Global Responsibilities."

Russian president Vladimir Putin delivers his remarks about "Russia's Role in World Politics" during the 43rd Annual Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany, Feb. 10, 2007. The theme for the conference is "Global Crisis-Global Responsibilities."

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