Vladimir Putin. Photo: RIA Novosti
The Old Putin Gets Set To Swagger Back -- Financial Times
Ever since Vladimir Putin announced in September that he planned to run again for Russia’s presidency next March, one big question has arisen: what kind of Mr Putin will he be?
People have speculated about a possible “Putin 2.0” – a more reformist president than the hawkish figure who shifted to the prime minister’s job four years ago. That might better suit a much richer Russia than the country he took charge of a decade ago, but which must now seek new sources of growth.
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My Comment: I am not a fan of Putin .... he is the only one who still praises Berlusconi, has an ego the size of (fill in the blank), and has a domestic policy that will just continue the same domestic policy of the past 12 years ... more on that here. Having said that .... the majority of Russians will still vote for him .... and I predict that he will walk away with a minimum of 60% of the vote.
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