Threatening U.S., Putin Promises Russians Both Missiles and Butter President Vladimir V. Putin, facing falling popularity, talked of huge social spending and updated weapons. He did not say how he would pay for it all. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:U.S. Troubleshooter Quits Rohingya Panel and Rebukes Myanmar’s LeaderWhite House Urged to Restore Aid to U.N. Palestinian Refugee AgencyDefeated in Syria, ISIS Fighters Held in Camps Still Pose a ThreatDavos, Senate, Larry Nassar: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingTrump Sharply Warns Turkey Against Military Strikes in SyriaIs Turkey’s Syria Offensive Endangering U.S. Troops?