By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin dismissed Western sanctions as “utter foolishness” on Thursday and said they would not stop Russia developing into a stronger economic power. Attempting to take the higher ground in a speech to foreign and Russian investors, Putin said he was relaxed about the measures imposed on […]
Moscow is ready to support Ukraine in its overcoming of the crisis, as the recovery of the bordering country is in Russia’s national interests, President Putin said, adding that the state is keen to have a ‘reliable, predictable partner and neighbor.’ http://rt.com/politics/192556-putin-ukraine-crisis-national-interest/
President Putin said Russia isn’t planning on controlling foreign currency flows, putting to rest rumors that the weakening ruble would force the Central Bank to limit the free movement of currency across its borders. http://rt.com/business/192496-russia-capital-controls-putin/
Trade with Russia’s largest partner Europe will continue, but cooperation with Asian countries, especially China, are a priority for the Kremlin. http://rt.com/business/192596-europe-key-russia-china-priority/
Sometimes geography gets in the way of power politics. Just when you thought that Ukraine was miles away from Syria, bang — you find out that they’re actually bordering each other. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/18/opinion/isis-obama-putin-nekrassov/index.html?hpt=imi_t4