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Putin says situation in Russian-held areas of Ukraine is 'extremely difficult'
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In a video address marking the Day of Security Agency workers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the situation was "extremely difficult" in Russian-held areas of Ukraine. He also called on Russian counterintelligence "to quickly identify traitors, spies and saboteurs.”
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