Vladimir Putin personally tried to tap the outgoing Italian Prime Minister to become chairman of South Stream, a new pipeline project by Russian gas monopolist Gazprom to link Russia to Europe. Mr. Prodi was "flattered" by the offer, his spokesman said, but won't be available.
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Mr. Prodi leaves politics, for good he says, with his dignity apparently beyond the reach of the Kremlin's wallet.
April 30, 2008
Give to Prodi what is Prodi's
Though I have never been too soft with him, I think it’s important to give praise where praise is due, and not just because he is about to leave politics.
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