Ivanov promotion sign of Putin’s approval

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Series Details 16..2.07
Publication Date 16/02/2007
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Vladimir Putin promoted Sergei Ivanov, the defence minister, on 15 February 2007 in a move seen as boosting the former KGB officer’s chances of succeeding Mr Putin as Russian president.

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BBC News, 15.2.07: Putin ally promoted in reshuffle http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6366667.stm

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