agret aggress aggressor. the budget has grown. it's about $50 billion, and the pentagon's budget is ten times more, $575 billion and you're trying to say we are pursuing an aggressive policy? >> reporter: it's the kind of jab that's resonated with russians in the past, making putin a popular hero. but will it be enough to comfort russians, now mired in economic pain? matthew chance, cnn, moscow. >> popular hero, indeed. earlier this week, vladimir putin was named russia's man in the year for the 15th time. remarkable given what's going on in that country. >> who was number two? who is he competing against? >> you wonder. coming up next, the boston bombing suspect appeared in court on thursday. take a look at the drawings there. details on the shouting matches that took place both in and out of the courtroom. that's coming up. >> plus, europe's highest court makes a ruling that could impact