The Russian crisis and Putin’s third term

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Series Details SNIA/6289 (4.4.12)
Publication Date March 2012
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Recent parliamentary and presidential elections in Russia led to the return of Vladimir Putin as President of the Russian Federation from May 2012. This Standard Note provides background information on the two elections and the reactions to them, and considers the challenges facing Putin during his third term as President.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06289
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