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Explainer: Russia’s cabinet quit and it’s all part of Putin’s plan
A Kremlin watcher dishes on what happened and what it means to the US.
By Regina Smyth, Indiana University
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The Philippine president continues steps to mend relations with China and reach out to the Russian strongman.
Explainer: Why Russia’s recent municipal elections could spell trouble for Putin
Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, United Russia, relies on"Putinism," a system that emerged in his second term to reassert Kremlin control over Russian politics .
By Regina Smyth, Indiana University