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Russia's Putin pays tribute to Berlusconi as 'dear', wise friend

2023-06-12 19:20
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin called Italy's Silvio Berlusconi a dear friend and an outstanding politician in a
Russia's Putin pays tribute to Berlusconi as 'dear', wise friend

MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin called Italy's Silvio Berlusconi a dear friend and an outstanding politician in a tribute to the former prime minister who died on Monday aged 86.

"For me, Silvio was a dear person, a true friend. I have always sincerely admired his wisdom, his ability to make balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations," Putin said in a message of condolence.

(Reporting by Reuters)