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The dialogue between Russia and the West is possible, provided it is based on mutual respect for conservative, traditional values, Russian President said.Speaking at the annual Valdai Club meeting, Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia and conservative West share common values which creates a sound basis for dialogue. In the current conditions of intense conflict, let me make it very clear. As an independent civilization, Russia has never considered itself an enemy of the West. … But we need to realize that there are two Wests – at least two and maybe more – the West of traditional, primarily Christian values,...

ST. PETERSBURG. October 10. /TASS/. Russia will respond toughly, if the Kiev regime continues attempts to carry out terror attacks on Russian territory, President of Russia Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "If attempts continue to carry out terror attacks on our territory, Russia’s responses will be tough and by their scope correspond to the level of threats created for the Russian Federation," the head of state said at a meeting with members of Russia’s Security Council. "No one must have any doubts about that," Putin stressed. By its acts, the Kiev regime has put itself on a par with international...