Vladimir Putin gave an interview for the new film by American Director Oliver stone "in the battle for Ukraine" ( "Ukraine Revealing" ). Tape shown at the festival in the Italian Taormina. in conversation with stone, the President of Russia has noticed that the rapprochement between Russia And Ukraine steadily. "In any case, steadily construction a good, friendly, I would even said no less than friendly, allied relations," Putin said. in his vision, Russian And Ukrainian, truly, are one nation, they have a common history And religious affiliation. one way or another "over time, the identity of this part of Russia once decided, And citizens have a right to It," said Putin. The President expressed the hope that common sense will prevail And the two States will move steadily towards a rapprochement, although this "do not want" the current government of Ukraine. Speaking about the events on the Maidan in 2014, Putin said that he was aware of the participation of snipers from Georgia. While the then leadership of Ukraine is not used the army And didn't want to give any reason for military action from the opposition, He added. According to the head of the country, Yanukovych has declared on numerous occasions that " he even thought to use force against civilians, even against those people who have taken up arms ". "I completely rule out, because He could have done. But those who were looking for a reason for the coup, those, of course, it could, " - said the President of Russia. Speaking about the position of Ukrainian politician Viktor Medvedchuk, Putin said that he supports strengthening the independence of Ukraine, which may be due to the development of cooperation with Russia. The head of the country said that Medvedchuk " man of words ", though often has a different point of view. the conversation also touched upon the theme as if to have taken place "interference" of Russia in American elections. according to his statement, It is understood by the leaders of the campaign trump And the candidate himself. "And He worked on this, on the current site. And what would our bloggers, I don't know who's there, who are working on the Internet, as though no expressed his view on the situation in the United States, It could not play a key decisive role. This is bullshit, " added Putin. He noticed that earlier in American elections not intervened, And currently is not willing to do in the future is not going to. <span style="color:darkgray