Putin Says He Admires Openness in 60 Minutes Interview

Russian President Vladimir Putin, showing a human side to his personality in a 60 Minutes interview with Charlie Rose to be broadcast this Sunday, touted U.S. openness for the country's success. In the interview he commended U.S. creativity and openness while he appeared to revel in being an “interesting character.”

Putin: I am not a Czar

As Russian troops and military hardware is reported to have moved in Syria – and a covert military effort is underway in the Ukraine – Russian President Vladimir Putin wants...