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AP PHOTOS: A decade ago, the Sochi Olympics saw Russia's soft power collide with hard realities

Feb. 07, 2024 10:36 AM EST

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics were President Vladimir Putin's pet project as he sought to expand Russia's global clout, boost its prestige and impress the world. But the Kremlin's attempt at soft power soon collided with hard realities. It became the most expensive...