The famous Italian singer al Bano expressed their support for centuries Putin, calling him a great politician and a great man, and explained the importance taken by the President of Russia in relation with the Ukrainian crisis.

in an interview influential Milanese newspaper popular performer gave his own assessment of recent developments in the South-East of Ukraine and acts of the Russian capital in this situation.

" I think Putin is right. The part of Ukraine was part of Russia and continues to be Russia. Separatists oppose to remain Russian. This how to Istria (the Peninsula in the Adriatic sea in the Northern part of Croatia, small parts of which belong to Italy and Slovenia - as amended): we all know that she is Italian, even though we took dictate of the superpowers, " said al Bano.

Italian singer told me that the first time I Made an acquaintance with Putin in 1987, when they Romina Power first came to the tour in Leningrad, and even then, the future President of the Russian Federation has made it a strong impression.

Al Bano said that even in the worst moments Putin remained with the West and has always said Western partners that became a friend." Putin wants to help the Russians. He who never attacks anyone, but only protects and all, " added singer of popular songs Felicita.

" Putin is a great politician, which this story shows his (historical) value. If in the end Ukraine will not become like the Balkans, then it would have to thank Putin, " he finished singer.


Kyiv authorities since April of conduct in the East of Ukraine military operation directed against dissatisfied with the February coup d'etat of residents of Donbas. According to the latest information from the UN, from mid April to Ukraine forcibly deprived of life, more than 2 and a half thousand civilians, about six thousand wounded.


Artillery and aviation Ukrainian security forces for many weeks strike around Donetsk and Lugansk and cities themselves. In the process of firing loss of life and injuries to local residents, destroyed hospital and residential homes. Ukrainian military shelled the road connecting Lugansk with checkpoints on the Russian border and on which the refugees leaving the combat areas. About the consequences of fire by Ukrainian law enforcers areas DND and LNR

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