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Alahna Kindred & Dave Burke & Alahna Kindred

Vladimir Putin claims West 'was planning to invade Russia' as he justifies war

Warmongering Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed today that Russia carried out a 'preventative' strike on Ukraine and defended his war during his Victory Day speech.

Putin, whose health is the subject of persistent rumours, addressed the nation at the annual military parade, which marks the defeat of Nazi Germany.

The Kremlin leader tried to justify his invasion by claiming Russia was in danger.

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