A speech at the UN General Assembly is a little like a national leader’s talent show, a chance for them to strike a stance, play a role, and set the tone. Some strike for a statesmanlike mien, others reach for the fireworks. Vladimir Putin came across like the bankrupt trying to reassure his creditors all was well.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin address the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, via teleconference call, in Moscow on September 22, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik / AFP)
