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World Service,01 Jul 2020,53 mins

Russia's Putin appeals to patriotism as key vote reaches climax

Newsday

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The final day of voting is taking place in Russia in a wide ranging referendum that could pave the way for President Putin to remain in office for sixteen more years; the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, could make an announcement on his plans to annex parts of the West Bank later today; and Indian TikTok star faces uncertain future after app ban.

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