Putin: “A strong player appeared, but people did not want that”
Speaking to reporters, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the sanctions against his country were related to Moscow's growing power and competitiveness.
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs his annual major press conference. Photo: Sputnik |
“Why is this happening?” Mr Putin asked, responding to the sanctions against Moscow over its power.
"With the country's increasing competitiveness. The emergence of a strong player, we have to take this into account, while people do not want it," President Putin commented.
"Just a short time ago people thought that this country would no longer exist, but it still exists and we have to think about relations with it," Putin said in response to a question about sanctions against Russia.
