While Yeltsin had succumbed to alcoholism and post-Soviet state by the end of his rule in 1999, Putin assumed the role of powerful and leader, entering the scene as Russia's economy began period of rapid growth.. . ..…
Salvini, has often been accused of being Kremlin's fifth column in European Union and therefore threat to both European and trans-Atlantic solidarity. ..…
Dec. 31, 1999 – An ailing Yeltsin resigns, names Putin acting president. . . Moscow, Russia, outgoing Russian president Boris Yeltsin (r) shaking hands with Russian prime minister and acting president Vladimir Putin (l) as he leaves Moscow’s Kremlin, the seat of Russian power,1999. . ..…
Aug 9, 1999 - During economic crisis, Boris Yeltsin names little-known Vladimir Putin and says he wants Putin to succeed him as president. ..…
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