The leaders of Germany and France support the current Kiev authorities, but objectively assess the situation and understand that the picture is not black and white, said Thursday the head of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

"They unequivocally supported the Kiev authorities, but, in my opinion, quite objectively evaluate the situation and understand that the problem is that there is not consists of 2 colors: white and black. It's much more difficult, "- said Putin, speaking on Thursday at the final session of the XII annual meeting of the international discussion club " Valdai ".

"I have stated this in new York

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