12 February 2015. Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) seen here after a releasing a press statement in Independence Palace, Minsk following Ukraine peace talks by the leaders of Russia, Germany, France, and Ukraine.

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February 12, 2015. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, gives a news conference at Independence Palace in Minsk following peace talks on Ukraine between the Russian, German, French and Ukrainian leaders.

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February 12, 2015. Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a news conference at Independence Palace in Minsk following peace talks on Ukraine between the Russian, German, French and Ukrainian leaders.

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February 12, 2015. Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a news conference at Independence Palace in Minsk following peace talks on Ukraine between the Russian, German, French and Ukrainian leaders.

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