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Russia's powerful Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gained a predictable first-round victory at the country's presidential election on March 4 by garnering more than 60 percent of the vote.

The results of the presidential elections in Russia cannot but concern Armenia, as Russia is the main military and strategic partner of Armenia and a crucial factor for the country's national security.

Only two of the candidates for the presidential post in Russia more or less publicly spoke about Armenia.

The leader of the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky spoke about Armenia most frequently of all, and he referred to the country as to a reliable strategic partner.  Read more... (509 words)

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