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# Putin on a strong front

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Putin says allegations that Russia is committing war crimes are "political rhetoric"

“I am deeply convinced that it is our Western partners, first and foremost of course the United States, who are responsible for the situation.”

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Oct 13th 2016, 8:22 AM

Vladimir Putin says Russia's army can't be stopped

The comments come as the fragile ceasefire in Ukraine looks to be crumbling.

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Feb 20th 2015, 9:57 PM