Russian President Vladimir Putin in his Thursday’s message again attacked the West, accusing him of all the miseries of the country. But he will be more and more difficult to use harsh rhetoric, when the ruble weakened and oil prices are getting lower – wrote on Friday, “New York Times”.
In view of the poor state of the economy – decrease in the value of the ruble and the expected recession – analysts wondered whether the Russian president will continue the hard policy, or opt for a dose of realism. “It turned out that he did both of those things,” – writes the daily New York.
Guilty “perfidious West”
“Putin served up yet another hyper aggressive hearing on the alleged fraudulent relentless efforts of the West, led by Washington to dismantle, undermine, isolate, ridicule, or anything else stop to destroy Russia “- emphasizes the” NYT “. Rather than suggest that he is willing to limit the tension surrounding the Ukraine, on Thursday, “Putin likened the importance of the Crimea to Russia the importance of the Temple Mount for the Jews” – he added.
The newspaper points out that the thundering against the West and accuse him of all miseries Russia’s Putin records maintained at a high level during the crisis in Ukraine, where the direct blame for the growing problems of Russia blamed “enemies”. It was expected, therefore, that while Putin remains.
“bragging will increasingly empty”
However, the president “could not escape the growing concern of Russians to the direction in which the economy is going,” – emphasizes “the NYT,” and adds that anxiety is palpable on Russian streets. Recalls that the ruble falls, oil prices are below the level assumed in the budget, and the government said that the economy goes into recession.
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“Putin’s response was a combination of bravado and incentives. In his view, the current voltage should help Russia to reform the economy to become more self-sufficient. He promised to facilitate the conduct of business for small and medium-sized enterprises, today announced four year moratorium on raising taxes. He also assured that he would not ask questions oligarchs who return from abroad with billions “- explains the” NYT “.
According to the newspaper, some of these steps are reasonable and could be helpful, but the problem is whether they will be sufficient to Putin weathered the storm.
“The majority of Russians were willing to give back some freedom while living in prosperity, and cheer for as long as Putin seemed to rebuild Russia’s sense of dignity and Russian strength. However, at a time when prices are rising and the recession is making itself felt, they boast will increasingly empty “- marked” NYT “.
” Putin will have to choose between becoming more militant and ruthless at home and abroad borders and the recognition that this solution is to stop lying about the West and begin to try to solve the crisis in Ukraine and fix the real problems of the Russian economy “- concludes the paper.
Author: Adso / Soft / PAP
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