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Russia must remain ‘space power’ in 21st century: Putin
MOSCOW, April 13, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – President Vladimir Putin called Monday for Russia to remain a great power in space as the country celebrated the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first person in orbit.
“In the 21st century, Russia must retain its status as a nuclear and space power,” Putin told his cabinet in televised remarks. “We will analyse what needs to be done to strengthen our position in this strategic industry.”
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