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President Vladimir Putin has warned Russians of hard times ahead as he delivers his annual state of the nation address to parliament.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30322198
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Speaking to both chambers in the Kremlin, Mr Putin condemned Western governments for seeking to raise a new iron curtain around Russia.
Western sanctions, in response to Russia's role in eastern Ukraine, and falling oil prices have hit hard.
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From what I've heard on RT/Sputnik the west is to blame for everything and the tougher the sanctions, the more popular Putin becomes amongst his people who are of course quite used to hard times unlike their decadent western counterparts. I'm just wondering if we are in danger of pushing Putin too far and creating a kneejerk reaction which sets off a dangerous chain of events?