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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with workers at a plant, which is part of Russian missile manufacturer Almaz-Antey, in Saint Petersburg on January 18, 2023. – President Putin said on January 18, 2023 he had “no doubt” Moscow would emerge victorious in Ukraine, despite military setbacks in the nearly year-long offensive. (Photo by Ilya PITALEV / SPUTNIK / AFP) (Photo by ILYA PITALEV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)