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Downstream: We Have Enabled Putin w/ Anne Appelbaum

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Unraveling Putin's Political Ideology

This chapter examines the evolution of Vladimir Putin's anti-liberal stance, contrasting his early liberal image with his current authoritarian rule. It discusses how Western financial systems have inadvertently supported Kremlin kleptocracy and highlights the historical implications of Russian actions in Britain. The discourse further explores the complexities of political and economic transitions post-Soviet Union, emphasizing the differing trajectories of Russia compared to other Eastern European nations.

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