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Sadly, it reminds me of World War II, when German fascist forces surrounded our cities, like Leningrad, and shelled population centres and their residents.

— Vladimir Putin

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Even 50 years ago, the streets of Leningrad taught me one thing: if a fight is inevitable, go and fight first.

People are always teaching us democracy but the people who teach us democracy don't want to learn it themselves.

You must obey the law, always, not only when they grab you by your special place.

There is no one to talk to since Mahatma Gandhi died.

I bow my head to the victims of terrorism. I am highly impressed of the courage of New York residents. The great city and the great American nation are to win!

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