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Medvedev orders diplomats to confront neighbours who 'falsify history of WWII' by downplaying Moscow's role in defeat of Hitler

Russia has signaled it will take a more aggressive stance with neighbouring countries who disagree with its view of World War Two history.

President Dmitry Medvedev believes Russia is not receiving full credit for its role in defeating Nazi Germany.

He today accused the country's neighbours of deliberately attempting to 'falsify' the history of the conflict.
Read entire article at Daily Mail (UK)