Russian President Vladimir Putin says that “from the start of the events, on my orders, steps were taken to avoid large-scale bloodshed.” Speaking during a televised address, Putin blames Kyiv and the western countries for wanting “precisely this fratricide” and Russian soldiers “killing each other.” (Video Courtesy of AFP)<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews
