The Guardian: Putin pushes for end to 'harmful' sanctions during Austria visit
Russian leader evaded MH17 questions during first visit to an EU country since re-election.
Vladimir Putin lobbied for the phasing out of economic sanctions and dodged questions about the shooting down of flight MH17 during his first state visit to an EU member state since being re-elected as Russian president in March.
“Both those who initiate these actions and those such measures that we call sanctions are aimed against find them harmful,” Putin said in Vienna on Tuesday, claiming that European countries were merely “finding it hard to say so”.
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WNU Editor: The Austrian government was overly polite and cordial to Russian President Putin, while the press took advantage of the opportunity to question Putin.
More News On Russian President Putin Visiting Austria
Austria rolls out red carpet for Putin despite Skripal controversy -- The Telegraph
Top quotes from Putin’s Austrian interview – so tense he had to resort to German to make his point -- RT
Putin Speaks German to Ask Austrian Journalist Not to Interrupt Him (VIDEO) -- Sputnik
‘If you don't like my answers, then don't ask the questions’ Here's what Vladimir Putin told the Austrian media in his latest big ole interview -- Meduza
Putin: Sanctions harm all, everybody wants them to go -- TASS
Lifting Russia Sanctions Would Benefit All, Putin Says In Austria -- RFE
Putin says all sides have an interest in lifting sanctions on Russia -- Reuters
Putin: Russia Not Seeking to Divide EU, Interested in United Partner -- Sputnik
Putin says Russia not aiming to divide EU -- BBC
Russia Wants 'United and Flourishing' Europe, Putin Claims in Rare Interview -- Moscow Times
‘Is this not democracy?’: No conditions will make Russia return Crimea to Ukraine rule – Putin -- RT
Putin reiterates his stance on Russia's alleged involvement in US elections -- TASS
Putin Blames Ukraine for MH17 for Failing to Stop Planes Flying Over Conflict Zone -- Newsweek
Putin proposes special status for Donbass republics within Ukraine -- RT
Putin Calls U.S. Indictment Of Kremlin-Connected Tycoon 'Ridiculous' -- RFE
Putin Says He Shares Trump's Concern Over Possible Arms Race -- Sputnik
Superpower Russia key to settlement of Syria, Ukraine conflicts – Austria’s Kurz to Putin -- RT
Austrian chancellor calls Russia superpower, stresses its role for peace -- TASS
Austria’s president says found common language with Putin -- TASS
Austria welcomes Putin but rebuffs his call for sanctions to be lifted -- Reuters
Putin says he wants to build bridges with Europe. Others see a wedge -- CNN
3 comments:
His German including the pronunciation is quite good still...old KGB times in Berlin.. and you gotta give it to Putin - he can be charming. I wonder how many opponents he had killed and imprisoned. And how he can still be so untouched by all his crimes. He doesn't look bothered by anything. All those deaths. All that money stolen - billions. He seems so sure of himself, I wonder if we get to see him hunted down like Gaddafi at one point. He too wouldn't believe his time had come. Same with Hussein ..he believed that he wouldn't be hung even until the very day. Well..technically he was right as his head came off.. not that I wish that to Putin...but sooner or later Russians will want justice and there's no way he can bury all his crimes once he's out of office. Sure. .he can perhaps keep influence for several more years for sure and perhaps avoid this end all together. .but Russians have a history of getting rid of people they don't approve of. But then again. .he's just too charming. .he'll likely never be found guilty of anything. Plus he plays the piano and you can't hang someone who plays the piano. ;)
Funny how those who are targeted by US sanctions always say they don't work and they harm all. .but then come crawling for deals. ..North Korea. ..Iran. .Russia. .none of them is doing too well right now,..the north Koreans can't even afford a middle income westerner's hotel stay. .. while the US economy is rocking like it's the 80s .. I mean ffs if Trump is such a moron, maybe we need more morons in office? :)
Kim Jong Un',s net worth is estimated at 5 billion US$. Given the tendency of US officials to underestimate our adversaries and potential adversaries, he's likely much more wealthy than that.
He's not "crawling" for a deal. Both he and FOR the ultimate "dealmaker" know America MUST have a deal to end this conflict once and for all sooner rather than later.
North Korea could try and delay things in the hope that team Mueller will find SOMETHING. Trump has been Vladimir Putin's worst nightmare. His only hope is Bob Mueller!!
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