Putin 's first challenge was to assure Russian they can overcome an `` unfavorable scenario '' The Russians president said the Russia conflict should be settled peacefully . Jill Dougherty is adept at turning the tables , writes Putin . Striding into the hall , Putin appeared cool , calm and collected . Putin : `` We ca n't have a palace coup because we have no palaces ''
Putin 's first challenge was to assure Russian they can overcome an `` unfavorable scenario '' The Russians president said the Russia conflict should be settled peacefully . Jill Dougherty is adept at turning the tables , writes Putin . Putin : `` We ca n't have a palace coup because we have no palaces ''