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Putin Speaks at Davos
The following text is a transcript of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's speech at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Good afternoon, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank the forum's organisers for this opportunity to share my thoughts ...
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Putin at Davos
Angry Bear — By Stormy Both Putin and a Premier Wen's Jaibao's (China) speeches at Davos deserve real attention, for they indicate how two major world players are approaching the global economic slowdown. Each has a slightly different take on its causes; each approaches the solution a bit differently. In this post, I will look only at some of Putin's remarks. They are far more even-handed than Wen's. Russia is clearly positioning itself between the U.S. and China. Putin on the financial ...

Putin Warns The US Against Socialism
Pat Dollard | Young Americans — ... “In the 20th century, the Soviet Union made the state’s role absolute,” Putin said during a speech at the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “In the long run, this made the Soviet economy totally uncompetitive. This lesson cost us dearly. I am sure nobody wants to see it repeated.” ...

Putin Lectures American Democrats Against Socialism (Video)
Gateway Pundit — ... “In the 20th century, the Soviet Union made the state’s role absolute,” Putin said during a speech at the opening ceremony of the ...

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