NNA -nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin called Italy#39;s Silvio Berlusconi a dear friend and an outstanding politician in a tribute to the former prime minister who died on Monday aged 86.
quot;For me, Silvio was a dear person, a true friend. I have always sincerely admired his wisdom, his ability to make balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations,quot; Putin said in a message of condolence. — Reuters
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