My Week: Vladimir Putin*
www.thetimes.co.uk -Понедельник“Explain to me,” Putin is saying to Internet Troll Boss, “the thing about the Facebook advertising?”Troll Boss is sighing, and saying “again?” And then he is saying OK, right, is very
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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. — Wikipedia
Problems Mount for Vladimir Putin
www.independent.co.uk -From a stagnating economy, growing dissatisfaction in Russia, Alexei Navalny and Belarus, 2020 is proving a tough year for Putin, explains Oliver Carroll
Opinion | the Thugocracy of Vladimir Putin
www.washingtonpost.com -A new book details the strongman’s ramshackle Russia.
How Vladimir Putin Spends His Birthdays
rbth.com -On October 7, 2020, President Vladimir Putin turned 68. His spokesperson notes that even on his birthday, the president normally spends most of the day at work. It is filled with dozens of…
Opinion | Can We Trust Trump to Act in the Interests of the United States — Ever?
www.washingtonpost.com -Not, apparently, if Vladimir Putin is involved.
Mitch McConnell Finally Congratulates ‘President-Elect Joe Biden’
www.vice.com -Vladimir Putin beat him to it, though.
Best Wishes and Barbs: World Leaders React to Trump Testing Positive for the Coronavirus
www.vox.com -Russian President Vladimir Putin even sent a telegram.
Vladimir Putin Becomes Russia’s President for Life
thehill.com -By 2036, Putin will have outlasted at least three American presidents — four if Trump is not re-elected.
How Bill Barr Is Helping Vladimir Putin
www.motherjones.com -He’s no useful idiot for Moscow. He’s just useful.
Vladimir Putin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
www.cbsnews.com -President Trump has also been nominated for the prize this year.
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s Poisoned Opposition Leader, Has a Siberian Success
www.economist.com -President Vladimir Putin takes a knock in local elections