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Ecclestone says he and Putin are alike as he makes bizarre claim

Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has defended Russian President Vladimir Putin after he ordered the invasion of Ukraine in February. Putin sees Ukraine as a concept created by Russia, so has vowed to take control of the country and, perhaps, bring about a return of the Soviet Union. He ordered troops to invade their neighbouring nation, and the subsequent war has seen millions displaced and thousands killed. READ: Russell eyeing victory at British GP as Mercedes bring major upgrade package Putin’s actions drew widespread condemnation – even from terrorist group the Taliban – and Russia itself as well as multiple Russian oligarchs and have been sanctioned amid the violence....
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