PUTIN’S SPEECH

Listening to Putin’s speech.

“We will finance these social programs. And we will not print money to do it.”

Priceless.

— Gonzalo Lira (@GonzaloLira1968) February 21, 2023

Re. Putin’s speech:

He’s right now giving a laundry list of reforms of Russian society to be carried out because of the opportunity the break with the West provides.

His speech is premised on no Russian rapprochement with the West.

He’s pointing to Russian autarky.

— Gonzalo Lira (@GonzaloLira1968) February 21, 2023

Here we go:

Regarding strategic arms treaty—absurd for negotiations and inspections on Russian military installations, as NATO is arming Kiev and admits US wants Russia’s strategic defeat.

— Gonzalo Lira (@GonzaloLira1968) February 21, 2023

Brave Russian soldiers—and the people are supporting them. “Thank you very much for your support, this unity.”

“We are one big country. The truth is with us.”

Then end of speech. Surprising.

— Gonzalo Lira (@GonzaloLira1968) February 21, 2023