Russia

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Russian president Vladimir Putin. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin took a swipe at President Obama's masculinity on Thursday after the U.S. leader announced long-threatened sanctions meant to cripple the Russian economy. (Twitter/Dmitry Rogozin)

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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin took a hit at President Obama's masculinity on Thursday after the U.S. leader announced long-threatened sanctions meant to cripple the Russian economy. (Twitter/Dmitry Rogozin)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is "using Soviet tactics to confuse the U.S.," Fox News reported. (Associated press)

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Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken speaks about Russia, Ukraine as well as the Middle East conflict during an appearance at the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, July 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) **FILE**

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has lambasted those who use the downing of a passenger jet in eastern Ukraine for "mercenary objectives." The Kremlin said Mr. Putin also lashed out at Ukraine for ongoing violence with pro-Russia separatists in the eastern part of the country. (RIA-Novosti via Associated Press)