Putin says Western sanctions have failed to isolate Russia - as he confirms nuclear warheads are already in Belarus
Putin also talked up Russia's prospects at the country's main international economic forum - despite heavy international sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin also banned journalists from countries that Russia regards as "unfriendly" from covering the proceedings that began on Wednesday and continue until Saturday. Nonetheless, Mr Putin said at the forum's plenary session: "We haven't turned on to the self-isolation path.
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