Russia will not interfere in Ukraine's decision on the issue of the possible federalization of the country, but will strengthen federalism, said the head of the Russian Federation centuries Putin at the youth forum " Seliger " on the last working day of the week.

" Our Ukrainian partners for some reason, I don't know, so afraid of federalization. It is their choice. We, of course, in any case won't interfere, " he said.

" I think We have to strengthen federalism in our country, " he added.

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