Updated 2:42 am PST, Thursday, December 20, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP The Latest: Putin: Ukraine leader incited clash for … [Read more...] about The Latest: Putin: Ukraine leader incited clash for ratings
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Putin hails another year of Russian economic growth
Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Updated 3:36 am CST, Thursday, December 20, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Photo: Alexander Zemlianichenko, AP Putin hails … [Read more...] about Putin hails another year of Russian economic growth
Putin claims Russia’s new weapons have no foreign equivalent
Updated 7:02 am CST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin makes an address during a meeting in the Russian Defense Ministry's headquarters in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Putin said that new Russian weapons have no foreign equivalents, helping ensure the nation's security for decades to come. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) less Russian President Vladimir Putin makes an address during a meeting in the Russian Defense Ministry's headquarters in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Putin said that new Russian weapons have no foreign ... more Photo: Mikhail Klimentyev, AP Photo: Mikhail Klimentyev, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Russian President Vladimir Putin makes an address during a meeting in the … [Read more...] about Putin claims Russia’s new weapons have no foreign equivalent
Putin: Rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned
Associated Press Published 9:45 AM EST Dec 15, 2018 Moscow – Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling, rather than banning, popular music. Putin says “if it is impossible to stop, then we must lead it and direct it.” But Putin said at a St. Petersburg meeting with cultural advisers Saturday that attempts to ban artists from performing will have an adverse effect and bolster their popularity. Putin noted that “rap is based on three pillars: sex, drugs and protest.” But he is particularly concerned with drug themes prevalent in rap, saying “this is a path to the degradation of the nation.” He said “drug propaganda” is worse than cursing. Putin’s comments come amid a crackdown on contemporary music that evoked Soviet-era censorship of the arts. … [Read more...] about Putin: Rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned
Putin says rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned
Updated 7:46 am CST, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends a high-tech forum for youth in Yaroslavl, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Putin said that Russia has a big potential for the development of high-tech industries. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) less Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends a high-tech forum for youth in Yaroslavl, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Putin said that Russia has a big potential for the development of high-tech ... more Photo: Alexei Druzhinin, AP Photo: Alexei Druzhinin, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends a high-tech forum for youth in Yaroslavl, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Putin said that Russia has a big … [Read more...] about Putin says rap should be controlled in Russia, not banned