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Putin Says Russian Military Not Operating in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russian military forces were not in Ukraine, denying allegations by Ukraine and Western countries that Moscow is providing troops and support for pro-Russian rebels fighting in eastern Ukraine.

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Russia Summons Veterans to Help Drive Its New Nazi War Crime Investigations

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