Putin says Russia has 'passed peak' of coronavirus infections
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- AFP
- Published Date: 04:07 | 26 May 2020
- Modified Date: 04:07 | 26 May 2020
President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia had passed the peak of coronavirus infections as he told his defence minister to prepare a postponed World War II parade in June.
"According to experts, the peak can be considered passed," Putin told Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
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