As the European Union voted in tough sanctions this week aimed at coercing the Kremlin to back down in Ukraine, a group of journalists in Russia’s remote far east had another matter in mind. In an appeal published in a Russian state newspaper they called on lawmakers to award Vladimir Putin the title “hero of Russia”, the nation’s highest honour, for his decision to take over Ukraine’s Crimea.
Irish Times: Putin nominated for highest Russian honour
Russian state newspaper called on lawmakers to award Russian President Vladimir Putin the title \u201chero of Russia\u201d for his decision to take over Ukraine's Crimea.
