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Russia: Putin invites side for talks after exit

By Robin Toskin in Moscow, Russia | Jul. 10, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin toasts with attendees after a ceremony to bestow state awards on military personnel who fought in Syria, at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO

Much maligned abroad but adored at home, Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Russian national team players and their head coach to discuss the results of the 2018 Fifa World Cup, according to prominently displayed local media reports.

The World Cup is four matches away from conclusion and without incident and the Russian strongman is purring ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Helsinki, Finland on July 16.

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