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Let's recall Bosnia in 1995. As we know well, the European peacekeeping contingent, represented by the Dutch troops, did not want to get involved with one of the attacking sides, and allowed it to destroy a whole village. Hundreds of people were killed or injured. The tragedy in Srebrenica is well known in Europe.

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Vladimir Putin
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: October 7
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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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First, the constitution [of Ukraine] has to be reformed. Only then can confidence building and border security follow.
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