Considering the importance of this speech I have decided to take the unusual extra step of posting it here dubbed or subtitled in as many languages as possible. I will be adding languages as they become available.
The Saker
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In German:
In Spanish:
@Saker, thank you for uploading Putin’s address in Spanish, I was having a hard time finding a video I could actually understand. By the way, brilliant analysis you posted yesterday. I’m learning a lot in your blog. Congratulations!
Euro, dollar rates against Russian ruble sliding down on MICEX after Putin’s address
http://en.itar-tass.com/economy/724231
Where to find it in English ??? Saker, others, help!
Thank you very much, this is wonderful and better than I would have ever expected: clarity, focus, determination.
Favorites:
17:58 poking fun at the West re “international norms”
23:18 thanks 22,000 Ukrainian soldiers on Crimea for preserving calm
28:59 calling the West’s Ukraine policy unprofessional and irresponsible
31:18 reminds Germans that Russia has supported reunification – as opposed to some Western “partners” (SO true)
33:30 Crimea will be home for everyone
44:17 the will of the people is the only source of power.
Best
Christoph