Russia Revels in Victory Day

New President Dmitry Medvedev extends a hand to a World War II veteran as Putin looks on.
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Meet the New Boss
New President Dmitry Medvedev extends a hand to a World War II veteran as Vladimir Putin looks on. In his speech, Medvedev said "the true purpose of weapons and military equipment is to give reliable defense of the homeland."

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