KIEV: Ukraine's prime minister said he fears recent softer comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin are a prelude to provocation, as Kiev tightened security around celebrations Friday to mark the Soviet victory in World War II.
"I am concerned about the statement of Vladimir Putin. It caused a bad feeling. They say one thing and do another. After this statement, I asked law enforcement officers to strengthen security measures on May 9," Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Ukrainian television.
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