Putin for life? Many Russians may desire leadership change, but don't see a viable alternative
- Written by Alexey D Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University
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It should be taken as a given that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a master of ambiguity and strategic surprise.
After the Russian government resigned and Putin proposed amendments to the constitution in January, the Russian leader spent a great deal of time rebuffing claims he would try to run for president again when his...