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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) and his Ukrainian counterpart Valery Pustovoitenko watch the European championship qualifying Group four soccer match between Russia and Ukraine at Luzhniki stadium October 9. Putin on Saturday said Russia had to destroy what he called the infection of [terrorism in Chechnya, where Russia has waged a campaign of air raids, artillery attacks and a ground invasion of the top third of the region.]
Alexei Smertin (L) of Russia challenges Oleg Luzhnyi of Ukraine during their European championship qualifying Group 4 soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Yuri Drozdov (L) of Russia tries to stop Andrii Shevchenko of Ukraine during the first half of their European championship qualifying Group four soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9.
Alexei Smertin (R) of Russia challenges Andrii Skachenko of Ukraine during the first half of their European championship qualifying Group four soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9.
Andrei Tikhonov (L) of Russia kicks the ball as Serhii Mizin of Ukraine tries to stop him during the second half of their European championship qualifying Group four soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9.
Valery Karpin of Russia celebrates after scoring a goal against Ukraine during the second half of their European championship qualifying Group four soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9.
Andrii Shevchenko (R) of Ukraine tries to stop Yuri Drozdov of Russia during the second half of their European championship qualifying Group four soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9.
DATE IMPORTED:October 09, 1999Andrii Shevchenko of Ukraine celebrates after scoring the equaliser during the European championships qualifying Group four soccer match with Russia at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow October 9. The match ended in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine progressing to the play-off phase of the qualifying competition.
Вратарь Российской сборной Александр Филимонов (справа) переживает после ошибки, допущенной в матче между сборными России и Украины.
Фото: REUTERS/Grigory Dukor, Dima Korotayev; РИА Новости/Владимир Вяткин
