In this photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova speaks during the briefing about foreign policy in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 15, 2021. Zakharova on Thursday dismissed Western concerns about the Russian troop buildup as a “propaganda campaign” and urged the West to encourage Kyiv to de-escalate tensions in the east. Kremlin officials have warned Ukraine against trying to use force to reclaim control of the rebel east, saying that Russia may intervene to protect Russian civilians in the region. (Photo by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP Photo)
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