Putin's show of strength overseas is masking a pressing domestic crisis
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In the past three years, Russia has invaded one of its neighbors, entered a military conflict to support a longtime ally in the Middle East, and — quite credibly — been accused of hacking election campaigns in the US and France.
It's all helping to create an impression of Russian President Vladimir Putin as some kind of puppet master on the world stage. But this outward projection of military and cybernetic strength masks a major economic concern back home. Читать дальше...