Putin Tells CNN Reporter Georgia Invasion Orchestrated by U.S.

CNN’s Matthew Chance spoke with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in the Black Sea city of Sochi, today. In the interview, Putin said his country was not to blame for starting the conflict with Georgia. In fact, Putin accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict.

Chance did a quick live interview with CNN anchor Heidi Collins earlier today. His interview with Putin will air at 3pET on CNNI.

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