For more than two decades, the system helped President Vladimir V. Putin secure his unrivaled authority, ensuring that he personally held the keys to wealth and influence in modern Russia.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
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Yevgeny Prigozhin leads Wagner troops into Russia
A Russian mercenary leader claimed he controls a military headquarters in southern Russia, and Vladimir Putin vowed to take action.
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Wagner Chief Seizes a Military Compound After Criticizing Russia Generals
The Wagner chief’s broadside against the Russian military establishment has escalated tensions drastically, but it isn’t yet clear how much of a threat the situation poses to the Kremlin.
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Modi’s Visits Abroad Help to Build His Image in India
For an audience in India, the prime minister is linking his diplomatic reception abroad, and himself, to the country’s growing importance on the world stage.
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Chinese Firm Sent Large Shipments of Gunpowder to Russian Munitions Factory
The previously unreported shipments between a state-owned Chinese company and a Russian munitions factory last year raise new questions about Beijing’s role in Russia’s war against Ukraine.