
Putin says almost 700,000 Russian troops fighting in Ukraine
Moscow (AFP) June 14, 2024 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on television Friday that almost 700,000 Russians are fighting in Ukraine.
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Moscow (AFP) June 14, 2024 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on television Friday that almost 700,000 Russians are fighting in Ukraine.
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