Russian President News Conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the media about the situation in Ukraine, saying if Russia made the decision to use armed forces,… read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the media about the situation in Ukraine, saying if Russia made the decision to use armed forces, it would be a “humanitarian mission” to protect the Ukrainian people. He said that the current military forces on the Crimean Peninsula were self-defense militias to protect against “the orgy of nationalists, and extremists and anti-Semites on the streets of Kiev.” close

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Russian President News Conference

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Program ID:
318109-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Moscow, Russia
First Aired:
Mar 04, 2014 | 8:21pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Mar 05, 2014 | 1:09am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Mar 04, 2014 | 8:21pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 05, 2014 | 1:09am EST | C-SPAN 1

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