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Tuesday 13 November 2012

Vladimir Putin's spokesman denies further rumours over his 'bad back'

Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, has moved to deny speculation that Dmitry Medvedev may step in to replace the Russian president at a summit with EU leaders in December due to a bad back.

Vladimir Putin's spokesman denies further rumours over his 'bad back'
President Dmitry Medvedev (L) and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R)  Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

By Dasha Lisitsina

7:16PM GMT 12 Nov 2012

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Russian President Vladimir Putin taking part in the 4th period of the gala match between the Amateur Hockey League (RLHL) and 'Legends of Russia' teams in the Palace of Sports 'Megasport' in Moscow, Russia, late 07 May 2012. Putin was sworn in for a third term as Russia's president on 07 May.   

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