Putin Defends Record as Angry Russians Say Life Is Getting Worse
- President holds his 17th Direct Line show amid sliding ratings
- Marathon TV program follows series of retreats by officials
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President Vladimir Putin insisted life is getting better for ordinary Russians even if they don’t feel it yet, as he faced a barrage of complaints about low salaries and poor living standards at his annual call-in show.