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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…

On the recordJanuary 16, 2014
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.
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Vladimir Putin
Independent

Editor's note · Context

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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