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  Prigozhin-led Wagner lasted for only 24 hours but have long-term consequences for Putin

  World | June 26, 2023 6:23 IST

  The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.

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  Russian football not progressing: Putin aide

  Football | January 18, 2013 17:40 IST

  Moscow, Jan 18: Russian football shows no signs of progress because three-quarters of the country's top-flight teams live off government money, the head of Vladimir Putin's presidential administration said Friday.With six years to go until