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Russian President Vladimir Putin accused European leaders of interfering in U.S. elections and praised President Trump for not retaliating against his supposed allies who meddled in U.S. affairs.
WATCH: Putin says Russia and US are patching up diplomatic relations
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
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