Putin says Greece has not asked for Russian financial aid

 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Greece has not asked Moscow for any financial aid, refuting rumours that visiting premier Alexis Tsipras may seek Russian money for cash-strapped Athens.

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Greece has not asked Moscow for any financial aid, refuting rumours that visiting premier Alexis Tsipras may seek Russian money for cash-strapped Athens.

"The Greek side has not approached us with any requests for help," Putin said in joint remarks after meeting with Tsipras who is on a two-day visit to the Russian capital.

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