Russian President Vladimir Putin liRussian President Vladimir Putin lived through the collapse of the Soviet Union, a fact often noted by pundits when attempting to offer a glimpse into his view of the world. However, Mr. Putin also lived through the Russian default and financial collapse of 1998, and both events have seared certain lessons into his psyche…
Washington Times: Collapse of crude oil price could force Putin to surprise the world militarily
Collapse of crude oil price could force Putin to surprise the world militarily.