Russia billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov to challenge Putin
There was specualation on the BBC news this evening that Putin may be behind this and is using the situation to give his own candidacy some level of legitimacy.
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Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has said he will challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in next March's presidential election.
Mr Prokhorov said it was "the most serious decision" of his life.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16138739