Putin ' s Boasting About Nuclear Weapons Won ' t Help Him in the Russian Election

In a March 1 address to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin evoked Soviet-era exaggeration, proclaiming barely feasible economic and social goals and boasting of nuclear arms that are unlikely to change the strategic balance. Continued exaggeration could sap public confidence in the legitimacy of Russia ' s ruling system and leaders.
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