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| Putin rules out early Kremlin bid | Putin rules out early Kremlin bid |
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| PM Vladimir Putin has ruled out an early return to Russia's presidency. | PM Vladimir Putin has ruled out an early return to Russia's presidency. |
| He said he would wait until 2012 - when the presidential polls are scheduled - to decide whether to run at all. | He said he would wait until 2012 - when the presidential polls are scheduled - to decide whether to run at all. |
| Recent efforts in Russia to extend the presidential term from four to six years have fuelled speculation that Mr Putin may return to the post soon. | Recent efforts in Russia to extend the presidential term from four to six years have fuelled speculation that Mr Putin may return to the post soon. |
| He was obliged to step down this year after serving two consecutive terms. Dmitry Medvedev was elected as Russia's new president in May. | He was obliged to step down this year after serving two consecutive terms. Dmitry Medvedev was elected as Russia's new president in May. |
| "The next presidential election will take place in 2012... For now, everyone must fulfil his duties in his place," Mr Putin said. | |
| He said he had a "very effective tandem" with Mr Medvedev. | |
| "We have worked together for several years," he added. |