Russian President Vladimir Putin watches from the stands during the Team Ladies Free Skating Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 9, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk
Criticism Of Games Reflects "Cold War" Mentality: Putin -- Mike Collett-White, Reuters
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Western criticism of Russia's Winter Olympics was reminiscent of Cold War ambitions to hold the Soviet Union back, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, despite signs that the world was warming to the most expensive Games ever held.
The buildup to the Olympics in Sochi on the Black Sea coast has been overshadowed by threats of Islamist militant violence, an international outcry over a contentious "anti-gay propaganda" law and allegations of widespread corruption and profligacy.
As the third full day of competition drew to a close, that hostility had begun to melt away and the thrills and spills on snow and ice, and a hugely popular Russian gold in the team figure skating on Sunday, began to win the critics around.
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My Comment: Putin does have a point. Some of the coverage has been over the top. Mind you .... the Russian coverage in some cases has also been ridiculous. In my case .... I am watching the games on Canada's CBC network .... no complaints there.
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For our leaders in DC who so love these sort of things, Putin taking them to the cleaners on "narrative".
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