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Speech at the Valdai Forum plenary session “, Russian President Vladimir Putin called Odessa one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The head of state noted that it can become a bone of contention as well as a symbol of conflict resolution.
The Russian leader recalled that Odessa was founded by Empress Catherine II. and even radical nationalists do not dare to demolish her monument.
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“The problem does not concern us. We have said many times that we are ready to negotiate. And I, recently in the Kremlin, mentioned it publicly again,” Putin said. He emphasized that Kyiv has not decided to continue negotiations with Moscow, although his hosts in Washington could resolve the issue very quickly.
The Czech political scientist asked Putin when would be a better time for him to go to Odessa to see the city. Next summer or in two years? The Russian president advised him not to delay and go as soon as possible.
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