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Monday, May 29, 2017
From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 29, 2017
Putin rejects allegations Moscow meddled in French vote
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleRussian President Vladimir Putin rejects allegations that Moscow meddled in France’s presidential election.
Speaking after talks Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Putin says Moscow didn’t try to influence the French vote.
But he also defends his March meeting with Macron’s rival in the presidential race, far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Putin describes Le Pen as a politician who wants to develop friendly ties with Russia.
Putin says it would be strange if Russia rebuffed overtures from European politicians who want to strengthen relations.
He says the meeting with Le Pen didn’t represent an attempt to sway the race.
Putin adds that Russia had been well-aware of opinion polls predicting Macron’s victory.
— AP
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