Quote Originally Posted by diogen_ View Post
Putin is not as naive as you might imagine to be lulled and mesmerized by such "soothing" lullabies of the West.))



Putin: I feel no responsibility for collapse of rouble | World news | The Guardian
LOL

Putin predicts economic recovery but warns West against pressuring Russian ‘bear’ - The Washington Post

Putin, the epitome of honesty, and the most credible politician ever (lol) says the economy will recover in 2 years. You must be really gullible to believe anything he says.

At least, Russians can be rest assured they can be arrested when they complain publicly.