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+# Release notes for 6.1.0
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+[Documentation](https://kubernetes-csi.github.io)
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+# Changelog since 6.0.0
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+## Changes by Kind
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+### Bug or Regression
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+- Fixed infinite retry loop during provisioning if node was deleted in the meantime. ([#1438](https://github.com/kubernetes-csi/external-provisioner/pull/1438), [@Fricounet](https://github.com/Fricounet))
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