Putin's Popularity Rooted in Nationalism
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Channel: Voice of America · 2014 · News & Politics
Russia's economy was struggling even before it was hit with western sanctions for annexing Crimea from Ukraine. Despite the downward trend, President Vladimir Putin's popularity has reached an all-time high on a wave of nationalistic fervor. But, as VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Moscow, analysts say the high numbers are set to drop. Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/putins-popularity-rooted-in-nationalism/2504874.html
