Vladimir Putin describes Ukraine as ‘the territories now called Ukraine'

Vladimir Putin has referred to "the territories which now belong to Ukraine" in ominous comments during his annual phone-in. The Russian President made several remarks about Ukraine, recent anti-government protests and his country's relations with the United States, during A Direct Line With Putin. "I hope at some time this period in the life and history of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people will come to an end," ​Mr Putin said. 
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