Putin

Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.

Moscow seeks more support for its war in Ukraine. But Beijing risks alienating Europe, a key trading partner needed to…

Vladimir Putin’s nationalistic display.

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Muchos rusos dicen que apoyan a su presidente, pero no está claro cuáles serían sus preferencias si existieran otras alternativas.

Russia’s election results.

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The Russian election.

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Russian President Vladimir V. Putin may find that a nuclear weapon in orbit is less useful for war than intimidation.