allegation
The border change would let Russian President Vladimir Putin claim he holds 100% control over the two regions without real victories on the front.
A allegation by The Economist. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.
astfel încât președintele Rusiei, Vladimir Putin, să poată afirma că deține controlul de 100% asupra celor două regiuni fără a obține victorii reale pe front
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