Putin: 'Apocalyptic scenario' of war with Ukraine is unlikely

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that a war between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely.

In an interview with Russian television, Mr Putin said he thought that such an apocalyptic scenario was hardly possible and he said he hoped this would never happen.

Mr Putin stressed the importance of implementing the peace deal for eastern Ukraine which was negotiated in Minsk.

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