Putin's Valdai speech will not lower tension with West

Putin's Valdai speech highlights rift in relationship between Moscow and the West

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  • Maidan challenge
  • Clashes over global rules
  • Clear systems
  • Nuclear deterrence revived
  • Nuclear disarmament
  • Ukraine between Russia and West
  • West as 'sponsor of terrorism'

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