Putin spoke for several minutes on the image of the Russian `` bear . '' Putin 's first priority was to assure Russians they can overcome an ` ` unfavorable scenario '' The Russian president said the Ukraine conflict would be resolved peacefully . Putin is adept at turning the tables , writes Jill M . Putin : ` ` We ca n't have a palace coup because we have no palaces ''
Putin 's first priority was to assure Russians they can overcome an ` ` unfavorable scenario '' The Russian president said the Ukraine conflict would be resolved peacefully . Putin is adept at turning the tables , writes Jill M . Putin : ` ` We ca n't have a palace coup because we have no palaces ''