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Vladimir Putin has told a press conference "of course" Russia doesn't want war in Europe, but there must be a constructive to the Kremlin's security proposals.

When asked about the prospect of war, Mr Putin told reporters: "Do we want this or not? Of course, not. That is exactly why we put forward proposals for a process of negotiations."

His statement comes as the Russian military has announced some troops have begun returning to their bases from both Belarus and Crimea after the conclusion of military exercises, the local news agency Ifax reports.

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