Post-Election Russia Resembles the Soviet Union
In this episode of the Carnegie Politika podcast, host Alex Gabuev is joined by Alexander Baunov, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment and editor-in-chief of Carnegie Politika. Together, they delve into the implications of Russia’s official election results for the future of Putin’s political regime.
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Show Notes
Russia’s presidential election this month shattered all previous records, with president Putin "securing" an unprecedented 87.3 percent of the vote. The critical question now is: how will Putin’s re-election be perceived, both domestically and internationally? Is he a legitimate leader in the eyes of Russians and the global community?