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Why Putin Reduced Presidential Powers in Russia

On January 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a slew of changes to the country’s constitution. A few hours later, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the government resigned to allow the president to make the necessary changes. Mikhail Mishustin was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Russia. Changes in Russia “Under the new ...

Jack Roberts

Vladimir Putin.

The Rise of Putin and Xi: A New Era of Strongmen?

While the extension of the Chinese presidential term limit certainly came as a shock for most, Putin’s re-election as the President of Russia wasn’t a surprise at all. He cruised to victory, demonstrating his power in Russia, while the abolition of the term limit in China has ensured President Xi Jinping’s reign for however long ...

Nspirement Staff

Xi Jinging and Vladimir Putin.