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In the Kremlin, the murder of the DNR leader Alexander Zakharchenko is considered a provocation. So commented on the incident, Vladimir Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov, reports Interfax.

“The death of Zakharchenko, of course, leads to increased tension in the region, which does not contribute to the formation of conditions for the prospects of starting the implementation of the Minsk agreements. It is certainly a provocation that has very negative consequences for the atmosphere in a whole region, “he said.

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