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I firmly believe that the reputation of any country which is capable of defending the life and dignity of its citizens, and can conduct independent foreign policy will only improve in mid- and long-term perspective.

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Vladimir Putin
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: October 7
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The democratic choice Russian people made in the early 90's is final.
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