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
Opinion | the Thugocracy of Vladimir Putin
www.washingtonpost.com -A new book details the strongman’s ramshackle Russia.
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.
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
Opinion | the Risks of a Russian Intervention in Belarus
www.washingtonpost.com -What if Vladimir Putin seizes the chance to destabilize NATO?
Opinion | Trump’s Shocking Inaction on Russia
www.nytimes.com -Neglecting aggression by Vladimir Putin inevitably invites more of it.
Vladimir Putin Is Ready for His Next Act
www.bloomberg.com -The Kremlin pulled all the levers to ensure a decisive vote. It won’t be as easy to dictate economic recovery or popular approval.
RUSSIA: Vladimir Putin, 21st Century’s Peter the Great?
www.dailymaverick.co.za -Russia’s recent referendum to give Vladimir Putin the opportunity to rule until nearly forever may help keep Russia in the international geostrategic game — or simply postpone the inevitable.
Vladimir Putin Is on the Ballot in November
www.alternet.org -Vladimir Putin is on the ballot this November. You won’t see his name or watch his ads. But make no mistake, Putin has a lot riding on this election and he’s counting on your vote. What…