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Putin Persuades Giant Oil Company to Buy Hockey Team

Description:Prime Minister Vladimir Putin puts on his skates to show his support for Russian hockey ahead of 2012 elections. This is the latest publicity stunt by the former Russian president as he seeks a third term in office. At a meeting later, he announced he had asked Rosneft, the country's biggest oil company, to buy the legendary but cash-strapped CSKA hockey club. (1:17)

Source: Reuters

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