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Putin Derides 'Illegal' Sanctions Bill — But Says He's Waiting On Final Version

At a news conference in Finland, the Russian president called the bipartisan bill "extremely cynical." But he said Russia will wait to see its final version before forming a "definitive view on it."
Russian President Vladimir Putin answers questions at a joint news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Savonlinna, Finland, on Thursday. / Mikhail Klimentyev / Shutterstock.com

Speaking at a news conference in Finland on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin derided the sanctions bill now in the U.S. Congress as "illegal under international law" — but he said Russia's response will depend on what ultimately gets passed.

"We haven't seen the final version yet,

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