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Russia President Vladimir Putin has agreed to Pope Leo's pleas for aid for a besieged Ukraine town. (AP PHOTO)
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Putin agrees to Pope's plea for aid for Ukrainian town

The Kremlin has agreed to the Pope's request to help ensure the safety and vital supply delivery to Russian-controlled Ukrainian ‌town of Oleshky.

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