Putin: We will respect Ukraine poll

Vladimir Putin says Russia will recognise the outcome of Ukraine’s presidential vote.

Putin: We will respect Ukraine poll
Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 14:52

Vladimir Putin says Russia will recognise the outcome of Ukraine’s presidential vote.

The Russian president said Moscow will “respect the choice of the Ukrainian people”, and added that Russia wants peace and order to be restored in Ukraine after the election, set for Sunday.

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