Remarks By Russian President Putin At The Valdai Discussion Club Meeting In Sochi

Sputnik: Putin: Russia Will Use Nukes Only if Someone Launches Strike on Its Territory

Speaking at the annual Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin has touched upon a wide array of issues, including the ongoing war in Syria, nuclear weapons, defense policy and bilateral relations with the US, China and Japan.

Daesh Took 700 Hostages in US-Controlled Area in Syria

"We now see what is happening on the left bank of the Euphrates River, our colleagues know that. This territory is under the protection of our American partners, they rely there on the Kurdish armed forces. But they obviously did not work it through, members of Daesh remained in several settlements,” Putin said at the annual Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi.

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More Remarks By Russian President Putin At The Valdai Discussion Club Meeting In Sochi

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Putin: Not our job to get Iran out of Syria -- Arutz Sheva
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