Russia's Putin calls for Stalin-style "leap forward"
 

31-08-12 11:24 PM

NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (Reuters) - Russia needs a "leap forward" to rejuvenate its sprawling defence industry, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, harkening back to the ambitious industrialisation carried out by Soviet dictator Josef Stalin in the runup to World War Two. Related Stories Angolans vote peacefully despite anger over inequality Thousands join peaceful Bahrain anti-government ...

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