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Russia 2018: Kremlin Countdown

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A tip sheet on Russia's March 18 presidential election delivering RFE/RL and Current Time TV news, videos, and analysis along with links to what our Russia team is watching. Compiled by RFE/RL correspondents and editors.

Calls for renewal of the global security system, says Russia is ready to work on it constructively.

Now discusses new U.S. nuclear strategy document. Says any use of nuclear weapons of any type on Russia or its allies will be considered a nuclear attack on Russia and met with a full response.

Calls on West to "send into retirement those who live in the past."

Criticizes West for trying restrain Russia, and says these polices "haven't worked."

Putin says Russia's military might is a stabilizing factor around the world that promotes peace.

Putin emphasizes that all Russia's military developments were done within the framework of Russia's international agreements and do not threaten anyone.

“The president's address to the whole of mankind.”

Says Russia has created a modern, professional army with a professional officer corps. Praises the Russian pilot who was killed recently in Syria. Standing ovation.

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