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The European Union's enlargement is part of the natural process of integration and globalisation that is underway in the world today.

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Vladimir Putin
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: October 7
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In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the issues of foreign policy and defense are fully in the hands of the president.
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I assume most people trust me, if they vote for me in elections. And it is the most important thing. It places great responsibility on me, immense responsibility. I am grateful to the people for that trust, but I surely feel great responsibility for what I do and for the result of my work.
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It is clear that the international community has no other universal organisation of the likes of the United Nations.
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I wish that in the course of my visit to places the Prime Minister [Shindzo Abe] calls home, all of a sudden, we would reach a clear understanding on how we can resolve the matters. We will be very glad if that happens. Are there any chances? Perhaps.
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As for the criticism we receive, you know, even Mr. [Donald] Trump's team criticize us. For instance, one of the participants or members of his team claimed that Russia was giving money to the Clintons through some funds and that in fact Russia is controlling the Clinton family. This is nonsense.
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We are natural partners [with Japan] in the world and the Far East, but the absence of a peace treaty does not allow us to develop the full range of our relations. Therefore, we will naturally strive to sign this treaty.
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