This is currently Pravda‘s most popular article, featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin annual address to the Federal Assembly in the St. George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace. It’s well worth a read. Check it out!

via Putin: Russia will never follow instructions from the West – English pravda.ru.

What’s interesting for me is to compare the viewpoints to mainstream Western media – the gap is enormous.

Personally, I struggle with the effectiveness of Western sanctions on Russia – the sanctions are damaging both Russia and Europe – sanctions will weaken the chances of a diplomatic solution.

I also worry about the risk of war by accident, following a rogue event.

Thoughts?