On the recordMay 20, 2015
Vladimir Putin's conduct there has had the opposite of whatever effect he thought it might have in terms of attracting Ukraine in the direction of Russia.
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congress.govVladimir Putin's conduct there has had the opposite of whatever effect he thought it might have in terms of attracting Ukraine in the direction of Russia.
Putin's actions have strengthened Ukraine's desire for independence from Russia.
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