humanitarianJul 26, 2026

Russia did not start war, is responding to Kiev actions — Putin

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ST. PETERSBURG, July 26. /TASS/. It was not Russia who started the war; Russia is responding to the hostilities unleashed by Kiev with the West’s support, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "You surely see, when you enter liberated settlements, what’s happening or has happened there.

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ST. PETERSBURG, July 26. /TASS/. It was not Russia who started the war; Russia is responding to the hostilities unleashed by Kiev with the West’s support, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "You surely see, when you enter liberated settlements, what’s happening or has happene…

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