Last Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech on Russia's war against Ukraine that was filled with accusations against the West, and not-so-subtle threats for alleged traitors of the country. In this analysis, we look at how Putin is trying to justify the war both to Russian citizens and to the world. Vladimir Putin speech, March 16 Good afternoon, colleagues. Taking part in our meeting are senior government officials, plenipotentiary presidential envoys in the federal districts and heads of Russian regions. We are meeting in a complicated period as our armed forces are conducting a special military operation in...