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“From the beginning, we failed to overcome Europe's division. The Berlin Wall fell, but invisible walls were moved to the East of Europe. This has led to mutual misunderstandings and assignments of guilt. They are the cause of all crises ever since.”

Quote by Vladimir Putin

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Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia, born on October 7, 1952. Since 2000, Putin has served multiple terms as the President of Russia, profoundly impacting the political, economic, and social development of the country. more

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