SOURCE: KREMLIN.RU
The pandemic has yet changed the status quo, with more and more Putin’s voters declaring themselves as interested in politics and hence more judgmental toward the regime. However, their objection stems from different reasons
than that of urban residents. Those who in the past voted for Putin are now irked by the president’s weakness as the incumbent leader is inept to take sufficient steps.
18 June 2020
THE ARCTIC GROWS IN IMPORTANCE AS RUSSIA ESTABLISHES NEW MILITARY DISTRICT Unsurprisingly, the Northern Fleet has been given the same status as Russia’s four other military districts. This comes in response to the flexing of military muscles in Russia’s Far North once the Kremlin has put the Arctic at the very top of its agenda. Russian officials are keen to see the region flourish, both economically, with the Northern Sea Route and energy projects, as well as in the area of security. The Arctic would serve a pivotal role in a plausible conflict between Russia and NATO or the United States. 10
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