Putin's annual press conference has only tepid good news

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 22 Dec 2018 by Alex Teddy
President Putin held his annual marathon press conference. There was little good news to report. Wages have increased 0.4% YoY - that was the best statistic to report. The president said ''Russia needs a breakthrough'' but did not suggest how this would happen. President Poroshenko of Ukraine was criticized for splitting the Orthodox Church. Putin noted that Ukrainians who wish to become Russian citizens will be accepted in most cases. Overall, the situation is mediocre disastrous.

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