"Behind us is the truth; behind us is Russia!" This was how Russian President Vladimir Putin finished his recent speech to his nation, announcing the annexation of four regions of Ukraine.
Many of the claims Mr Putin made - that Ukraine had started the current war, that Ukraine's borders have never been fixed and are therefore not to be taken seriously - were aired before.
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