Saturday, October 25, 2014

Video Report - Russia: "U.S. fighting the consequences of its own policies" says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the origins of the crisis in Iraq during the 11th annual Valdai International Discussion Club meeting in Sochi, Friday, accusing the U.S. of playing with fire and today fighting the "consequences of its own policies." Putin noted that the international coalition which deposed the Ba'ath Party fostered resentment among those loyal to the former government, raising the question as to whether this explains the rise of the effectiveness of the so-called Islamic State (formerly ISIS/ISIL). Meeting under the title "The World Order: New Rules or No Rules?", this year's meeting brings together some 108 experts and analysts from both Russia and across the globe. First Vice-Premier Igor Shuvalov is also attending Friday's meeting.

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