Putin says Russia wants lasting peace in Ukraine
"We need a lasting and stable peace on solid foundations that would satisfy both Russia and Ukraine, and would ensure the security of both countries," Putin told reporters, adding: "The conditions (from the Russian side) certainly remain the same."
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