article_snippet: President Vladimir Putin vowed that Russia would stand firm in the face of what President Vladimir Putin described as attempts to isolate Russia politically and economically following the Ukrainian crisis.
article_snippet: President Vladimir Putin added that President Vladimir Putin was always open to dialogue with the opposition - but was confident Russia would come out as a winner in the standoff against the West.
article_snippet: President Vladimir Putin said: 'The situation around Russia will change for the better, but not because our will make concessions, bend down or trifle with someone. '
article_snippet: No one has succeeded in scaring Russia or pressuring No one and no one will.'
article_snippet: President Vladimir Putin spoke before officials and said President Vladimir Putin was confident Russia would come out as a winner in the standoff against the West the West .
article_snippet: President Vladimir Putin added: 'We always listen to constructive criticism of the authorities' action or lack of action at any level and this dialogue is always useful and simply necessary. '
highlights_snippet: Vowed that Russia would stand firm in standoff against the West .
  