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Putin says he has noted Joe Biden's harsh anti-Russian rhetoric

  • 07 Oct 2020
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Putin attends a meeting with leaders of State Duma factions, outside Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he had noted what he called harsh anti-Russian rhetoric from US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, but said he had been encouraged by Biden's comments on arms control.

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