Developing story in brussels. Now on bbc news its time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sacker. For the 17 years Vladimir Putin has ruled russia, as president or Prime Minister, he hasnt done it alone. Hes been backed by a coterie of trusted associates, connected through past ties in St Petersburg, or in the kgb or in business. One of mr putins inner circle is my guest today. Vladimir yakunin ran Russian Railways for a decade and was a close putin adviser. So much so the us made him a target of sanctions after the invasion of crimea. He left the railway two years ago. Is he still a true believer in the putin project . Vladimiryakunin, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. I think its fair to say, you, for a decade or more, were one of Vladimir Putins closest associates and advisers. In general terms, as you look at putins impact upon russia, would you say that you believe he is taking russia in a very positive direction . Thank you for your introduction. Listen, to tell the truth, i
Hardtalk. Now on bbc news, its time for welcome to hardtalk, im stephen sacker. For the 17 years Vladimir Putin has ruled russia, as president or Prime Minister, he hasnt done it alone. Hes been backed by a coterie of trusted associates, connected through past ties in St Petersburg, or in the kgb or in business. One of mr putins inner circle is my guest today. Vladimir yakunin ran Russian Railways for a decade and was a close putin adviser. So much so the us made him a target of sanctions after the invasion of crimea. He left the railway two years ago. Is he still a true believer in the putin project . Vladimiryakunin, welcome to hardtalk. Hello. I think its fair to say, you, for a decade more, were one of Vladimir Putins closest associates and advisers. In general terms, as you look at putins impact upon russia, would you say that you believe he is taking russia in a very positive direction . Thank you for your introduction. Listen, to tell the truth, i never considered myself a voice
Worst ever life. We know he is going to go. We dont even get a say on what will happen. So called Islamic State under siege in syria. American led forces surround is fighters in raqqa. Good morning. Theres no need for men to wear a tie in the House Of Commons from now on says the speaker of the house so this morning ill be seeing if formal dress codes at work are on their way out. In sport three days before wimbledon, the british number one Johanna Konta, recovers from a heavy fall At Eastbourne, to beat the world number one, Angelique Kerber. And well hear the Tale Of Menai The Tropical Sea Turtle found washed up on a north wales beach earlier this year, thousands of miles from home. Well hear how shes edging closer to a return to the wild. And sarah has the weather. Good morning. A cloudy day with drizzle in the north and west. Sunshine and showers towards the south east. Sunshine and showers towards the southeast. Details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. There are
Greek island. His Fashion Style was bold brash and flamboyant to say the least i am talking about the late designer Gianni Versace and how he created his upon him as label in the one Nine Hundred Seventy s. And soon became a sensation in the Fashion World well not everyone watch what he produced but versace didnt seem to care and even said he didnt believe in good taste while the Fashion Designer was murdered outside of a villa in miami in One Thousand Nine Hundred Seven at the height of his career now some twenty years later the largest a retrospective of his work is on display right here in berlin. These creations on no account of a new connection then its from the Nineteen Eighties and nineties all designed by johnny visit. This extraordinary fashion show in berlin was mounted to open
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