4 September 2000 Military secrets are often deemed more important than saving lives. When the Russian submarine Kursk sank to the botton of the Barents sea on 12 August and 118 sailors lost their lives, the public was outraged over perceived government lies and failure to accept outside assistance. On 22 August, President Vladimir Putin faced many tears and angry […]

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