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Vladimir Medinsky
Politician
Vladimir Medinsky is the chief negotiator representing Russia in peace talks.
Notable Quotes
"The next meeting will take place soon."View Story →
"difficult but practical"View Story →
"Ukraine has been handed over the bodies of 1,000 fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Russia has received the bodies of 35 fallen Russian warriors."View Story →
"Medinsky, who has served as chief negotiator in peace talks, published an image on Telegram of workers in white suits lifting a body bag from the back of a refrigerated truck."View Story →
"Russia, in turn, received the bodies of 35 fallen Russian soldiers."View Story →
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