Kharkov Prepares for Ukrainian Presidential Election

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says he will respect the outcome of the election and has ordered a withdrawal of Russian troops from the border with Ukraine.

However, new violence and separatists promising to block the vote could complicate prospects for peace.

CCTV’s Anya Ardayeva reports.

Kharkov Prepares for Ukrainian Presidential Election

Russia's President Vladimir Putin says he will respect the outcome of the election and has ordered a withdrawal of Russian troops from the border with Ukraine.