Russian politicians received the gift of words for the holidays, in the form of a collection of quotes by President Vladimir Putin.
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In fawning tones, the introduction gushes over Putin’s alleged power to predict, saying “these are the same words which predicted and predetermined changes to the global political system”.
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“That pilot had bombed us five minutes [before Turkey downed the Russian jet] and our brothers were killed or wounded by these bombs”.
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Among the quotes are some of Putin’s more earthy comments, such as the promise that the Latvian government could expect to receive “the ears of a dead donkey” from Moscow (meaning “nothing”) as the result of a dispute between the two countries.
A new 2016 calendar which features images of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been released in Russia.
The 400-page book, published by pro-Kremlin youth group Network, includes excerpts from 19 of Putin’s most notable speeches – in particular, those during which he “predicted” future events – starting from 2003 and ending with Putin’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly in September, per RBK. “For me Russian Federation is my whole life”, reads one, while others disparage Western-style democracy and same sex marriage. The “Leaders Number One” fragrance is packaged in a chic black bottle adorned with the president’s profile.
The book is further evidence of the personality cult that has grown up around the Russian leader, who remains popular despite widespread economic problems in his homeland. There is even a Putin inspired perfume.
Sanctions were first imposed after November 24, when Turkish forces shot down a Russian fighter that had violated Turkish airspace despite repeated warnings.
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“The hackneyed thesis has once again confirmed that the Pentagon will fight against IS in word only, instead of taking real action”, said Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov, Russian state news agency TASS reported.
