Putin presser fails to impress Reuters Friday, December 19, 2014 00:09 Email Print RELATED NEWS Ruble sinks to 80 a dollar defying surprise Russia rate increase Russians unfazed as rouble hits historic lows Amid increasing speculation the ruble's collapse could shake Vladimir Putin's grip on power, the man himself addresses his critics at his annual news conference - and admits it could take two years for Russia to emerge from its present crisis. More : speculation ruble collapse Vladimir Putin power Russia emerge crisis
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