Vladimir Putin's Speech, English Sub [video]

I guess there's something to be heard in there.

Here we go.

an important speech - important to know what he thinks

Main points:

1. The collapse of the Soviet Union led to a lot of pain and suffering, especially during the crazy 90s. -> understandable, people who lived during the crazy 90s (me) can totally relate to that, my German friends have 0 view on that.

2. The West has colonized and is hence evil. Fully correct, the West did not take responsibility for that. There are only a few examples where countries paid proper reparations. Although not colonies, but Germany is doing a great job with dealing with its nazi past. UK, US, Japan, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, France, all of them should do that, too. Understandable argument.

3. The US never apologized for fire-bombing civilians during WW2 in Europe and never for nuking civilian targets twice. Fully understandable argument.

4. US still occupying Germany; Can confirm, here are so many US bases, air force bases, Americans, in those areas US police is driving on German soil, people pay with USD instead of the EUR. Although not mainstream, it is here. Where are the Chinese air force bases? Why are we not paying in CNY? Understandable argument.

Many good points.