Russia's War Against Ukraine
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New York Times: Blaming the West for things gone wrong, Putin sings an old tune
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks on Oct. 24, 2014 at a meeting of members of the Valdai International Discussion Club members in the Russian city of Sochi.
SOCHI, Russia - Vladimir Putin's annual appearance before the Valdai "discussion club," a gathering of international analysts and journalists who follow Russia, is his chance to sound off on a global stage. Last week, with sanctions and dropping oil prices choking Russia's economy and stoking Mr. Putin's anger, the predictable target was his bête noire, America.
