Putin's Promises: A History Of Empty Assurances
- By Current Time and
- Margot Buff
On June 30, Russia's president is holding his annual televised call-in show. In previous years, he's used the program to lay out plans for the country's future and craft a benevolent image for himself. Here's a look back at some of the promises Putin has made to the Russian public but which he has failed to deliver on.