Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently cut out a blistering critique of Ukrainian authorities in a speech to human-rights advocates last week, as he seeks to carve out a peace deal with his country’s neighbor.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Time: Putin cut Ukraine criticism from speech ahead of peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Presidential Council for Science and Education at the St George's Hall of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg on Dec. 8, 2014.
