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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Sputnik via AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Sputnik via AP
Diplomatic solution could end Ukraine war, says Vladimir Putin
Russian President says his goal is to bring the conflict to a close - the sooner the better