Moscow, Russia. 04th May, 2026. Russian President Vladimir Putin, listens to the Republic of Mordovia head Artem Zdunov, left, deliver his report during face-to-face meeting at the Kremlin, May 4, 2026 in Moscow, Russia.Credit: Mikhail Metzel/Russian Government/Alamy Live News

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