Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Syrian people must engage in talks to agree on a new constitution for their country.
Speaking during his annual television call-in show, Putin said the solution to Syria’s problems is not to be found in military action.
The Russian leader also said the so-called Panama Papers report about offshore accounts for world leaders, including his associates, were a “provocation.” He blamed U.S. officials for leaking the information to the media.
Russian economy
Putin blamed rising food prices in Russia on Western sanctions for its intervention in Ukraine. But he said a solution to the country’s faltering economy lies …read more
Source: Voice of America