Putin Attacked US Foreign Policy

Russian President Vladimir Putin attacked U.S. foreign policy and urged a revival of traditional values yesterday.

Putin said he was suspending Russia's commitments under the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty and linked the move in part to U.S. plans for a missile shield in eastern Europe.

In a swipe at opposition groups who have taken to the streets alleging he is backtracking on democracy, the president railed at "extremists" and said foreign cash was being used to upset Russia's political stability.