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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

SOURCE: UPI
11-6-14

Putin defends 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact

Putin's comments were seen as using historical precedent to strengthen his authoritarian policies.

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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Putin defends 1939 Nazi-Soviet pact