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Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, left, welcomes Russian President Dmitry Medvedev upon his arrival to watch Center 2011 strategic military exercises in the Chelyabinsk Region, Russia, Sept. 27.

A certain swagger? Medvedev arrives for military exercises

By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News

Does Medvedev look more confident now that Vladimir Putin has said he'll run for president? Likely Medvedev will swap titles and become Prime Minister when Putin returns to the driver's seat. But for now he's keeping up the appearance of commander.

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Comment author avatarimpatientgirl

Too bad he didn't have to fly on an ill-maintenanced plane like the hockey team. RIP guys

    Reply#1 - Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:31 AM EDT
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