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Visa-free between Russia, EU not political: Putin

(Xinhua) Updated: 2012-06-04 15:52

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - The visa-free talks between Russia and the European Union (EU) is not a political issue, but rather an economic and humanitarian affair, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday.

Speaking at the 29th Russia-EU summit here, Putin said that the visa obstacle blocks the way of a "true" strategic partnership between the EU and Russia.

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