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Facing setbacks, Vladimir Putin makes his biggest gamble yet in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech Wednesday at a ceremony. In separate remarks, Putin said Russia will mobilize additional troops to fight in Ukraine and he expressed support for referendums in parts of Ukraine on joining Russia. (Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)
Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech Wednesday at a ceremony. In separate remarks, Putin said Russia will mobilize additional troops to fight in Ukraine and he expressed support for referendums in parts of Ukraine on joining Russia. (Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

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