Annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly

Russia's President Vladimir Putin addressed the country's Federal Assembly on 1 December 2016 for his annual state of the nation conference.

Media highlighted his concilitary tone as regards Russia's foreign policy, a stark contrast to the one used in previous years. However, most of his message seemed to be directed towards the Russian people, reassuring the country that the worst of its economic crisis was over.

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EurActiv, 02.12.16: Putin curbs anti-Western rhetoric, says wants to get on with Trump http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/putin-curbs-anti-western-rhetoric-says-wants-to-get-on-with-trump/

The New York Times, 01.12.16: A Subdued Vladimir Putin Calls for ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Ties With U.S. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/world/europe/vladimir-putin-us-russia.html

RT, 01.12.16: Putin praises people’s unity, but says there’s no way back to ideological monopoly https://www.rt.com/politics/368871-putin-praises-peoples-unity-but/

The Guardian, 01.12.16: Vladimir Putin says 'we are ready to cooperate' with Trump administration https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/01/vladimir-putin-annual-address-russia-trump-administration

Sputnik International, 01.12.16: Russia's Inflation May Reach 4% Target in 2017 - Putin http://sptnkne.ws/cSn7

Sputnik International, 02.12.16: Putin's Keynote Speech 'Confirms Russia's Desire to Restore Relations With US' http://sptnkne.ws/cSkS

RT, 01.12.16: Putin wants Russian budget less dependent on oil https://www.rt.com/business/368876-putin-russia-economy-inflation/

The Independent, 01.12.16: Vladimir Putin: Russian aggression is a myth, but Moscow does need friends http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/vladimir-putin-russia-aggression-myth-moscow-needs-friends-diplomacy-a7449496.html

TASS: 01.12.16: Putin assures Russia is ready to cooperate with new US administration http://tass.com/politics/916007

Deutsche Welle, 01.12.16: Putin calls for unity with the West under Trump administration http://dw.com/p/2TZqO

Deutsche Welle, 01.12.16: [Opinion] No promises from Putin this time http://dw.com/p/2TbOS

Euronews, 01.12.16: We are not seeking enemies - Putin http://www.euronews.com/2016/12/01/we-are-not-seeking-enemies-putin

Foreign Policy, 01.12.16: How Putin's Russia is Doing http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/12/01/how-putins-russia-is-doing-according-to-putin/

The Wall Street Journal, 01.12.16: Russian President Vladimir Putin Calls for Cooperation on ‘International Terrorism’ With Donald Trump Administration http://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-president-vladimir-putin-calls-for-cooperation-on-international-terrorism-with-donald-trump-administration-1480599038

BBC News, 01.12.16: Russia 'not seeking conflict' - Putin tells nation http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38167590

RT, 01.12.16: Putin: We won’t allow infringement of Russia’s rights, will decide our own fate https://www.rt.com/news/368840-putin-russia-rights-fate/

Chatham House: Expert Comment, 21.12.16: Russia Wants the West to Learn to Agree https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/russia-wants-west-learn-agree

Russia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Foreign Policy: Fundamental Documents: Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation (approved by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on November 30, 2016) http://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/official_documents/-/asset_publisher/CptICkB6BZ29/content/id/2542248

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