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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at an awards ceremony for Russia's Olympians in Moscow's Kremlin on Aug. 15.
Maxim Shemetov / Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin poses for a picture with the national synchronized swimming team during an awards ceremony for Russia's Olympians in Moscow's Kremlin on Aug. 15.
Maxim Shemetov / Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with volleyball player Dmitry Muserskiy during an awards ceremony for Russia's Olympians in Moscow's Kremlin on Aug. 15.
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