President Vladimir Putin has sought to ease fears over Russia's economy, insisting that the dramatic fall in the rouble will stabilise. Speaking at his end-of-year news conference, which lasted over three hours, he blamed "outside factors" for the currency hitting an all-time low.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow on Dec. 18, 2014.
