Putin Unfazed as Ukraine Crisis Continues

Russian President Vladimir Putin's intervention in Ukraine may have raised the consternation of the West, but at home he remains popular and his economy is, so far, intact.   "Even if we, I were to make the decision to use force, it would be legitimate... And it is our interest and responsibility to defend those people closely related to us, historically, culturally and economically tied to us," said Putin during a press conference.   These views are largely...

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