Russia: Putin's News Conference Clarifies Kremlin's Positions

Dec. 14 brought a clearer look into the Kremlin and its goals as Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual news conference. Although the press conference is losing popularity with the Russian people, they still provide insight into the Kremlin's mentality. With Russia's 2018 elections fast approaching and tensions with the West still simmering, the news conference provided useful clarification on the Kremlin's intentions for both the Russian people and the world....