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Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West

30 mins | May 12, 2024
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In Putin's bid to recast Russia as a global superpower, he champions a society built on pro-war activism, puritanical values, and scaled-back social rights. As he approaches his fifth term in power, Robyn Dixon reflects on Putin's anti-Western shift. Read by Marni Penning.

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