Putin appears at grand rally 'For Russia'

By Associated Press

Mar 20, 2022 12:10 am

(UPDATED) RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin appeared at a huge flag-waving rally at a packed Moscow stadium Friday (Saturday in Manila) and lavished praise on his troops fighting in Ukraine, three weeks into the invasion that has led to heavier-than-expected Russian losses on the battlefield and increasingly authoritarian rule at home.

Meanwhile, the leader of Russia's delegation in diplomatic talks with Ukraine said the sides have narrowed their differences. The Ukrainian side said its position remained unchanged.

PUTIN IN RALLY 'FOR RUSSIA' Russian President Vladimir Putin seen on the big screen as he delivers his speech at the concert marking the eighth anniversary of the referendum on the state status of Crimea and Sevastopol and its reunification with Russia, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 18, 2022 (Saturday in Manila), with a banner reading For Russia projected in the backgroud. PHOTO BY AP

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