Putin successfully counters Western efforts to isolate Russia — media
⟶ Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in diplomatic activity in the Russian capital this past week. According to Paul Sonne, Putin successfully countered Western efforts to isolate Russia.
Paul Sonne said that the Russian president engaged in a frenzy of diplomatic activity in the Russian capital this past week
Why it matters
The actions taken by President Putin indicate a response to perceived isolation efforts by Western countries. The diplomatic activity suggests an attempt to strengthen Russia's international standing.