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-PHOTO TAKEN 16AUG05- Russian President Vladimir Putin looks at a model of the Tupolev TU-160 bomber, or Blackjack, that was presented to him on his arrival in Olenegorsk, Russia, August 16, 2005. Putin flew in the Tupolev TU-160 bomber on Tuesday and took part in the launch of cruise missiles in the Arctic north, dusting off the military image he cultivated when he first came to power. Picture taken August 16, 2005. (CREDIT : REUTERS/ITAR-TASS/PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE) - RTXNPML