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ATHENS - The issue of Crimea's status has been closed for good and is not subject to discussion, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

“As concerns Crimea, we consider this issue closed for good,” Putin said at a press conference following negotiations with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday.

“This is a historic decision of the people living in Crimea, and Russia is not going to discuss the matter with anyone,” Putin said.