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Putin Pauses Russian Invasion to Help Depleted Forces 'Build up Strength'
Russian President Vladimir Putin's order came after Moscow claimed a major victory in seizing the Luhansk region in Ukraine's east.
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To reportedly replenish the Russian forces.