Boycott on cards as Putin visits Sochi Paralympics
There is a rumour doing the rounds that President Putin is now in sochi. More than a rumour – a strong suggestion that he will be at the athletes village in person.
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Winter 2013/14 was exceptionally stormy across the UK, with at least 12 major winter storms battering the country. Heavy rain and flooding were prevalent, causing many records to be broken.
There is a rumour doing the rounds that President Putin is now in sochi. More than a rumour – a strong suggestion that he will be at the athletes village in person.
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