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Inside Putin's marathon press conference

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective

President Putin says Russia's war aims have not changed - in a four-hour press conference. We get the account of our Russia Editor who was in the room.

Mr Putin also raised the prospect of releasing the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and another detained American, Paul Whelan. We hear from Mr Whelan's sister about her efforts to get him released.

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45 minutes

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  • Thu 14 Dec 2023 22:00

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