Vladimir Putin described the Ukrainian cross-border incursion as a large-scale provocation.
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The clashes were described by Russian President Vladimir Putin as 'a large-scale provocation.'
Putin called the Kursk incursion a 'large-scale provocation'
Putin accused Ukraine of attacking civilian objects
Putin announced he would meet with military and intelligence officials later on August 7
Putin called the events in Kursk Oblast a provocation
Vladimir Putin called the events in the Kursk region another large-scale provocation.
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