President Vladimir Putin Made Russia's Taking of Crimea Official on Friday, but Now the Bill for the Acquisition May be Steep from USA Today
"Boosting pensions and rebuilding the infrastructure on this dilapidated Black Sea peninsula were among the promises dangled by Moscow before the local population voted to join Russia and leave Ukraine."
As I noted the other day, Putin's long-term plan is becoming clear: see how many former Soviet-satellite economic boat anchors he can collect.
"Boosting pensions and rebuilding the infrastructure on this dilapidated Black Sea peninsula were among the promises dangled by Moscow before the local population voted to join Russia and leave Ukraine."
As I noted the other day, Putin's long-term plan is becoming clear: see how many former Soviet-satellite economic boat anchors he can collect.
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