President Putin is taking up the mantle of Lenin in modern-day international conditions without any ideological agenda other than promoting multipolarity, sovereignty, and traditional values. Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a detailed speech Friday afternoon while formally incorporating four formerly Ukrainian regions into the Russian Federation, which amounted to a
Andrew, you downplayed the significance of this speech! LoL...it was a monumental and historic speech. Some have even said it was "biblical." Putin and Russia alone (not China) are leading the world to a new, irreversible global paradigm.
Very interesting and inspiring, although I wish he hadn't dwelled so much on traditional values. That risks alienating people who might embrace his anti-imperialist message but whom traditional values don't treat kindly.
Putin's reference of Jesus Christ was truly revolutionary. I don't know of any other leader who does this.
Andrew, you downplayed the significance of this speech! LoL...it was a monumental and historic speech. Some have even said it was "biblical." Putin and Russia alone (not China) are leading the world to a new, irreversible global paradigm.
Very interesting and inspiring, although I wish he hadn't dwelled so much on traditional values. That risks alienating people who might embrace his anti-imperialist message but whom traditional values don't treat kindly.
Excellent analysis thank you Andrew. Putin is indeed a restrained and considered leader.