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Igor Babushkin
Politician
Igor Babushkin is the governor of Russia's Astrakhan region.
Notable Quotes
"All enemy aircraft were either shot down or neutralised by electronic warfare systems. The debris caused a fire."View Story →
"All enemy aircraft were shot down or suppressed by electronic warfare means. The debris caused a flash. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire will be extinguished within a few hours. There is no threat of air pollution near Astrakhan."View Story →
"According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire will be extinguished within a few hours."View Story →
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