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Putin pays surprise visit to Mariupol in occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a surprise visit to Mariupol, Ukraine, in defiance after the ICC issued a war crimes arrest warrant.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a surprise visit to Mariupol, Ukraine.
  • The visit is seen as a show of defiance after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims the trip was planned spontaneously.
  • Putin drove around the frontline city without a full motorcade escort.
  • Residents have started to return to Mariupol thanks to Russia's reconstruction efforts, according to a top Russian official.
Putin pays surprise visit to Mariupol in occupied Ukraine
Appearance seen as apparent show of defiance after International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant

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