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Now playing Next no comment Sanna Marin: we are actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said it is important to "get rid of Russian fossil fuels," adding "we are supporting and actually financing Russia's war by purchasing oil, gas and other fossil fuels." 12/03/2022
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