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Old 13th Feb 2008, 15:14
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Caspian237
 
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I would guess that this sort of activity has more to do with Russian public opinion than it is to do with making some international statement. Putin wants to show the Russian people that he is restoring national pride and prestige. I think it is pretty tiresome.
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