We do not ban anyone or anything. We don't detain people on the street. We don't hold anyone responsible for those relations, unlike a lot of other countries in the world. That's why you can feel free, relaxed, but leave children in peace, please.
Vladimir Putin: “We do not ban anyone or anything. We don't detain people on the street. We don't hold anyone responsible for those…”
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Putin claims that gay visitors can feel safe during the Olympics in Sochi, but adds a controversial remark about leaving children in peace.
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